Members Present: Mayor-Milt McIver, Deputy Mayor-Rod Anderson, Councillor-Todd Dowd, Councillor-Aman Sohrab
Members Absent: Councillor-Laurie (Smokey) Golden
Staff Present: Clerk-Alexandra Croce, Deputy Clerk-Lindsay Forbes, Treasurer-Teresa Shearer, Public Works Manager-Troy Cameron, Parks and Facilities Manager-Mark Coleman
Others Present: Cobide Engineering, Drainage Superintendent – Stephen Cobean, Cobide Engineering, P. Eng – Amy Hoffarth, MNP – Traci Smith, MNP – Robyn Strangway-Calder
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
#27-01-2025
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That the content of the agenda be approved as presented.
Carried
3. Adoption of the Minutes
a. Re: Council Meeting No. 25-26, October 14, 2025
#27-02-2025
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That the minutes of Council Meeting No. 25-26, October 14, 2025, be approved as printed and circulated.
Carried
4. Public Meeting – Nil
5. Delegation – Nil.
6. Closed Session
a. Closed Session
#27-03-2025
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council move into a closed meeting at 1:02 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: 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 c) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality (Arena Property Update). Council accepted the closed session minutes from October 14, 2025, and direction was given to the CAO.
7. Consideration of Agenda Items
a. Cobide Engineering – Stephen Cobean, Drainage Superintendent, and Amy Hoffarth, P. Eng
Re: Public Works Manager Report No. PW 25-23 – Section 78 Major Improvement Request, Judge’s Creek Municipal Drain
Mayor McIver welcomed Drainage Superintendent, Stephen Cobean and Amy Hoffarth from Cobide Engineering to the Council Meeting.
Amy Hoffarth provided Council with an overview of the Section 78 Major Improvement Request for Judge’s Creek Municipal Drain, including clarification on the process surrounding major improvements to a municipal drain, issues noted from an inspection of Judge’s Creek and recommendations for spot improvements.
Council engaged in discussion surrounding the associated cost to property owners within the Judge’s Creek Watershed.
Council asked for clarification regarding riffle pools found within Judge’s Creek.
Drainage Superintendent, Stephen Cobean, stated that riffle pools are clear stone placed in a cross section of a drain which act as dam.
Council asked about the drainage implications from the height of the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) culvert outlined within the report from Cobide Engineering.
Drainage Superintendent, Stephen Cobean, noted that the height of the drain is marked as an area of concern and further noted that, since the culvert was replaced by the MTO within the past 10 years, arranging for the culvert to be lowered could be challenging.
Council asked about the role of the Drainage Committee with regards to the report.
Mayor McIver thanked Mr. Cobean and Ms. Hoffarth for their presentation.
#27-04-2025
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
THAT Council receives report titled PW 25-23 Section 78 Major Improvement Request, Judge’s Creek Municipal Drain, as information; and
THAT Council accepts the recommendation from the Municipality’s Drainage Superintendent Stephen Cobean, Cobide Engineering Inc.; and
THAT the Request for a Major Improvement on Judge’s Creek Municipal drain under section 78 of the Drainage Act shall not be accepted; and
THAT Council directs the Drainage Superintendent to proceed with the maintenance items as recommended.
Carried
b. Cobide Engineering – Stephen Cobean, Drainage Superintendent, and Amy Hoffarth, P. Eng
Re: Public Works Manager Report No. PW 25-22 – Notice of Request for Drain Minor Improvement, Judges Creek Branch E – Weigel
Amy Hoffarth provided Council with an overview of a Minor Request for Improvement to establish a crossing for a farm where Branch E of Judge’s Creek runs diagonally through the property.
Mayor McIver thanked Ms. Hoffarth for her presentation.
#27-05-2025
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
THAT Council receives report PW 25-22 titled Notice of Request for Drain Minor Improvement, Judges Creek Branch E – Weigel, as information;
AND THAT Council accepts the Request for Drain Minor Improvement, Judges Creek Branch E – Weigel and authorizes the Clerk and Drainage Superintendent to take the appropriate actions to proceed with an Engineer’s Minor Improvement Report under Section 78 of the Drainage Act;
AND THAT the Clerk forwards a Notice advising of the proposed drainage works to applicable agencies and other prescribed persons as per Section 78(2) of the Drainage Act;
AND THAT Council appoints Amy Hoffarth, P. Eng., of Cobide Engineering Inc. as the Drainage Engineer to complete the Minor Improvement Report under Section 78 of the Drainage Act.
Carried
c. MNP – Robyn Strangway-Calder and Traci Smith
Re: Treasurer Report No. TR 25-16 – Audited Financial Statements
Mayor McIver welcomed Robyn Strangway-Calder and Traci Smith to the Council Meeting.
Ms. Strangway-Calder provided Council with an overview of the draft audited financial statements for 2023 and 2024 including the statement of financial position, statement of operations and accumulated surplus, and comparisons to previous years statements.
Council asked about the budgeted total cost acquisitions.
Mayor McIver thanked Robyn Strangway-Calder and Traci Smith for their presentation.
#27-06-2025
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
THAT Council receives Treasurer’s Report TR25-16 as information regarding the 2023 and 2024 financial statements; and
THAT Council approves the 2023 and 2024 Draft Audited Financial Statements as prepared and presented by MNP at the Regular Meeting of October 27, 2025
Carried
d. Building Department Report No. BD 25-15
Re: Trailer Agreement
Applicant/Owner(s): Mr. Luke Beggs & Ms. Meghan Uberig
4 Paradise Drive, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, County of Bruce
Assessment Roll No. 41 09 620 001 00227 0000
#27-07-2025
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That the Trailer Agreement requested by Mr. Luke Beggs & Ms. Meghan Uberig for the property described as 4 Paradise Drive, Plan M112 Lot 26 Sec 3M112 PCL 26-1 (41 09 620 001 00227 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
e. Parks and Facilities Manager Report No. PF 25-18
Re: Tender Results for Tobermory Library and Ferndale Red Schoolhouse Gallery Stairs, Ramp and Retaining Wall Works
#27-08-2025
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That Council receives Parks and Facilities Report PF 25-18 regarding Tender Results for Tobermory Library and Ferndale Red Schoolhouse Gallery Stairs, Ramp and Retaining Wall Works as information; and
That Council accepts the quotation bid dated October 16, 2025 from 2042578 Ontario Ltd., (operating as Lawn and Lawn Landscape Contractors) in the amount of $235,887.71 + HST for reconstruction of concrete stairs, ramp, and retaining wall works at the Tobermory Library and Ferndale Red Schoolhouse Gallery; and
That Council directs staff to bring forward an agreement for the restoration and replacement of trees as may be necessary along the property line with the abutting landowner.
Carried
f. Parks and Facilities Manager Report No. PF 25-19
Re: Tobermory Municipal Airport Aerodrome Operations Manual
Council Meeting Monday, October 27, 2025
#27-09-2025
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That Council receives Parks and Facilities Report PF 25-19 regarding Tobermory Municipal Airport Aerodrome Operations Manual.
Carried
g. Clerk Report No. C 25-24
Re: By-law to Regulate Election Signs
Council asked about a fines schedule for the Elections Signs By-law.
#27-10-2025
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
THAT Council enacts a by-law to Regulate Election Signs in the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula.
Carried
h. Museum Committee
Re: September 11, 2025, Meeting Minutes
#27-11-2025
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That the minutes of Museum Committee Meeting No. 25-08, September 11, 2025, and all actions contained therein be approved as printed and circulated.
Carried
i. Accounts Payable Voucher
Re: September 2025
#27-12-2025
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council receives approved Accounts Payable Voucher for September 2025, in the amount of $4,251,940.71.
Carried
8. Other Business
a. Council asked about the status of the cellular service issues identified throughout the Municipality and the request for communication with local service providers.
b. Council congratulated Fire Chief, Jack Burt, on his presentation regarding Emergency Planning within the Municipality for the Sources of Knowledge Forum held in Tobermory from October 24-26, 2025.
9. Correspondence – Nil.
10. Reading of By-laws
a. By-Law No. 2025-71
Being A By-Law to Adopt a Volunteer Recognition Award Policy for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
b. By-Law No. 2025-72
Being A By-Law to Regulate Election Signs in The Corporation of The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
c. By-Law No. 2025-73
Being A By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council Meeting of The Corporation of The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula Held Monday, October 27, 2025
#27-13-2025
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
11. Adjournment
a. Motion to Adjourn
#27-14-2025
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That the meeting adjourns at 2:35 p.m.
Carried
Original signed by Mayor, Milt McIver and Clerk, Alexandra Croce
