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, Chief Building Official – Emily McDougall, Deputy Clerk – Lindsay Forbes, Chief Bylaw Enforcement Officer – Carol Hopkins, Committee/Planning Coordinator-Bob Stewart (Left the meeting at 1:28 p.m.)
Others Present: Bruce County Planner – Jenn Burnett
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
#03-01-2026
Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That the content of the agenda be approved as presented.
Carried
3. Adoption of the Minutes
a. Re: Council Meeting No. 26-01, January 12, 2026
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Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That the minutes of Council Meeting No. 26-01, January 12, 2026, be approved as printed and circulated.
Carried
4. Public Meeting
a. Jenn Burnett, Bruce County Planning
Re: Application Z-2025-068 Buckley
Mayor McIver welcomed Bruce County Senior Planner, Jenn Burnett to the Council meeting.
Ms. Burnett provided an overview of the information contained within Application Z-2025-068 Buckley.
Council asked about the existing covered patio located at the front of the property.
Ms. Burnett stated that the existing covered patio will remain on the site, and a shed at the back of the property is anticipated to be removed.
Mayor McIver opened the public meeting at 1:11p.m.
Members of the public attending the meeting in person and online were asked if they had comments or questions regarding Application Z-2025-068 Buckley.
No public comments were received.
Mayor McIver closed the public meeting at 1:12 p.m.
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Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
Subject to a review of submissions arising from the public meeting:
That Council approve Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2025-068 by Matthew Buckley and the necessary by-law be placed on an upcoming Council agenda.
Carried
b. Jenn Burnett, Bruce County Planning
Re: Application Z-2025-051 Pfluegl co Cuesta
Ms. Burnett provided an overview of the information contained within Application Z-2025-051 Pfluegl co Cuesta.
Mayor McIver opened the Public Meeting at 1:18 p.m.
Members of the public attending the meeting in person and online were asked if they had comments or questions regarding Application Z-2025-051.
Donald Scott joined the meeting via Zoom and asked if the Archaeological Assessment applied solely to the severed parcel or the entire lot.
Ms. Burnett stated that the Archaeological Assessment applies to both the severed and retained parcels.
Mayor McIver closed the Public Meeting at 1:22 p.m.
Council thanked Ms. Burnett for her presentations.
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Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden
Subject to a review of submissions arising from the public meeting:
That Council approve Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2025-051 Pfluegl co Cuesta Planning and the necessary by-law be placed on an upcoming Council agenda.
Carried
5. Delegation – Nil.
6. Consideration of Agenda Items
a. Clerk Report No. C 26-03
Re: Use of Corporate Resources during an Election Policy
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Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden
That Council receives staff report C26-03 – Use of Corporate Resources during an Election Policy for information; and
That Council enacts a by-law to establish a Use of Corporate Resources during an Election Policy.
Carried
b. Clerk Report No. C 26-04
Re: Advisory Committee Report
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Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That Council receives staff report C26-04 Advisory Committee Report for information; and
That Council establishes September 30, 2026 as the conclusion date for advisory committee meetings for the 2022-2026 term; and
That in recognition of the significant contributions of committee members, Council directs staff to invite all advisory committee members to the upcoming Volunteer Recognition Event, to be held in April of 2026.
Carried
c. Chief Bylaw Officer Report No. MLEO 26-02
Re: Parking and Traffic By-law Update
Council asked about the ten (10) minute time allotment for a person with a disability to pay for parking.
Chief Bylaw Officer, Carol Hopkins, stated that parking is free for accessible parking permit holders.
Committee and Planning Coordinator, Bob Stewart, left the meeting at 1:28 p.m.
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Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council receives report MLEO 2026-02 Parking and Traffic By-law Update, for information, and
That, in consideration of report MLEO 2026-02 Parking and Traffic By-law Update, Council directs staff to bring forward an updated by-law to Regulate Paid Parking and Control Traffic, and More Particularly the Parking, Stopping or Standing of Vehicles and the use of Municipal Parking Lots within the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula.
Carried
d. Chief Bylaw Officer Report No. MLEO 26-03
Re: Property Standards By-law Update
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Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council receives report MLEO 2026-03 Property Standards By-law Update, for information, and
That, in consideration of report MLEO 2026-03 Property Standards By-law Update, Council directs staff to bring forward an updated by-law to Prescribe the Standards for the Maintenance and Occupancy of Property within the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula.
Carried
e. Chief Bylaw Officer Report No. MLEO 26-04
Re: ATV/ORV Bylaw Update
Council asked about the use of golf carts on Municipal roads.
Chief Bylaw Officer, Carol Hopkins, stated that the use of golf carts on Municipal roads is not permitted.
Council asked about the use of ATVs on Highway 6.
Mrs. Hopkins advised that Highway 6 is not under municipal jurisdiction, and that operators are encouraged to consult the Ontario Provincial Police regarding applicable speed limits and permitted hours of operation.
Council asked about the use of an Argo on Municipal roads.
Ms. Hopkins stated that the use of an Argo on Municipal roads is not permitted.
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Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council receives report MLEO 2026-04 ATV/ORV By-law Update, for information, and
That, in consideration of report MLEO 2026-04 ATV/ORV By-law Update, Council directs staff to bring forward an updated by-law to Regulate and Control the Movement and time of Movement of Off-Road Vehicles on any Highways or Road Allowances under the Control of the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula.
Carried
f. Chief Bylaw Officer Report No. MLEO 26-05
Re: Tent and Trailer Bylaw Update
Council asked about the term of the Tent and Trailer Agreement.
Chief Building Official Emily McDougall advised that Trailer Agreements are valid for a period of two (2) years, and deposits are only refundable if occupancy is achieved within the first year.
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Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That Council receives report MLEO 2026-05 Tent and Trailer By-law Update, for information, and
That, in consideration of report MLEO 2026-05 Tent and Trailer By-law Update, Council directs staff to bring forward an updated by-law to Prohibit and/or Regulate Camping, Tents, Recreational Trailers or Vehicles Within the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula.
Carried
g. Chief Bylaw Officer Report No. MLEO 26-06
Re: Public Nuisance Bylaw Update
Council asked about the Set Fine associated with the deposit of garbage and debris on Municipal lands.
Discussion ensued regarding the proposed Set Fines for the Public Nuisance Bylaw Update.
Council asked that staff inquire with the Crown Attorney’s office about the possibility of increasing the $400.00 Set Fines listed in the by-law to $500.00.
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Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden
That Council receives Report MLEO 2026-06 Public Nuisance By-law Update, for information, and
That, in consideration of Report MLEO 2026-06 Public Nuisance By-law Update, Council directs staff to bring forward an updated by-law to Prohibit and Regulate Public Nuisance Within The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula.
Carried
h. Building Department Report No. BD 26-01
Re: Trailer Agreement Applicant/Owner(s): Mr. Christopher Glenn Sharpe
106 Maple Drive, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, County of Bruce
Assessment Roll No. 41 09 660 001 06940 0000
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Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That the Trailer Agreement requested by Mr. Christopher Glenn Sharpe for the property described as 106 Maple Drive, Lindsay Concession 2 WBR Part Lot 23 RP 3R161 Part 7 (41 09 660 001 06940 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
i. Climate Action and Waste Diversion Committee
Re: June 26, 2025, Meeting Minutes
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Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That the minutes of the Climate Action and Waste Diversion Committee Meeting No. 25-03, June 26, 2025, and all actions contained therein be approved as printed and circulated.
Carried
j. Drainage Committee
Re: August 5, 2025, Meeting Minutes
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Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That the minutes of Drainage Committee Meeting No. 25-05, August 5, 2025, and all actions contained therein be approved as printed and circulated.
Carried
k. Drainage Committee
Re: October 31, 2025, Meeting Minutes
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Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That the minutes of Drainage Committee Meeting No. 25-06, October 31, 2025, and all actions contained therein be approved as printed and circulated.
Carried
l. Museum Committee
Re: October 21, 2025, Meeting Minutes
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Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden
That the minutes of Museum Committee Meeting No. 25-09, October 21, 2025, and all actions contained therein be approved as printed and circulated.
Carried
m. Museum Committee
Re: December 2, 2025, Meeting Minutes
#03-17-2026
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That the minutes of Museum Committee Meeting No. 25-10, December 2, 2025, and all actions contained therein be approved as printed and circulated.
Carried
7. Other Business
a. Councillor Golden noted concerns over inconsistent information sharing regarding road closures due to inclement weather.
Council asked staff to contact the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) regarding a need for consistency across communication platforms such as 511 and the OPP social media pages.
8. Correspondence – Requiring Council Direction
a. Friends of the Lion’s Head Library
Re: Request for waiver of fees for the Lion’s Head Rotary Hall – June 1, 2026
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Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council approves the request from the Friends of the Lion’s Head Library to waive fees for the Lion’s Head Rotary Hall on June 1, 2026.
Carried
9. Correspondence – for Information
a. Grey Sauble Conservation Authority
Re: 2026 Annual General Meeting Invitation
b. Grey Bruce Public Health
Re: West Nile Virus Year End Report – 2025
c. Paul Vickers, MPP Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound
Re: Ontario Investing Over $9.5 Million for Critical Infrastructure in Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound
d. Safe N Sound Grey Bruce
Re: Notice of New Shelter Building
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Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That the correspondence items a-d be received as information and printed and circulated.
Carried
10. Closed Session
a. Closed Session
#03-20-2026
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That Council move into a closed meeting at 1:51 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) and d) labour relations or employee negotiations; (Union Negotiations & Non-Union Wage Review).
Carried
b. Reporting Out
Mayor McIver reported out that Council met in closed session with the CAO and Clerk in attendance to discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality specifically related to an Arena Property Update and labour relations or employee negotiations specifically related to Union Negotiations & Non-Union Wage Review. Council accepted the closed session minutes from December 12, 2025 and direction was given to the CAO.
11. Reading of By-laws
a. By-law 2026-01
Being A By-Law to Provide for the Levy and Collection of an Interim Tax for the Year 2026
b. By-law 2026-06
Being A By-Law to adopt a Use of Corporate Resources During an Election Policy
c. By-law 2026-07
Being a By-Law to Regulate Paid Parking and Control Traffic and More Particularly the Parking, Stopping or Standing of Vehicles and the Use of Municipal Parking Lots within the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
d. By-law 2026-08
Being A By-Law to Prescribe the Standards for The Maintenance And Occupancy of Property Within The Municipality Of Northern Bruce Peninsula
e. By-law 2026-09
A By-Law to Regulate and Control the Movement and time of Movement of Off-Road Vehicles (also known as A.T.V.(s)) on any Highways or Road Allowances under the Control of The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula.
f. By-law 2026-10
Being A By-Law to Prohibit and/or Regulate Camping, Tents, Recreational Trailers or Vehicles Within The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
g. By-law 2026-11
Being A By-Law To Prohibit And Regulate Public Nuisance Within The Municipality Of Northern Bruce Peninsula
h. By-law 2026-12
Being A By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council Meeting of The Corporation of The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula Held Monday, January 26, 2026
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Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden
That the listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd, and 3rd reading, and enacted.
Carried
12. Adjournment
a. Motion to Adjourn
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Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That the meeting adjourns at 2:24 p.m.
Carried
