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, GIS/IT Manager-Kara Smith, Chief Bylaw Enforcement Officer-Carol Hopkins, Parks and Facilities Manager-Mark Coleman, Committee/Planning Coordinator-Bob Stewart
Others Present: Bruce County Planner – Megan Stansfield, Land Use Planning Consultant – Ron Davidson
1. Call to Order and Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
a. Due to technical issues, Mayor McIver called the meeting to order at 1:06 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 Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, 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. 26-09, April 13, 2026
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Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden
That the minutes of Council Meeting No. 26-09, April 13, 2026, be approved as printed and circulated.
Carried
4. Source Protection Authority Committee
a. Motion to move into Source Protection Authority Committee Meeting.
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Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council move into a Source Protection Authority Committee Meeting at 1:08 p.m.
Carried
b. Source Protection Authority
Re: Program and Annual Progress Report
Mayor McIver welcomed Grey Sauble Conservation Authority Project Manager, Carl Seider, to the meeting.
Mr. Seider provided an overview of the role of the Source Protection Authority in relation to the Clean Water Act and noted the anticipated amalgamation of conservation authorities due to provincial direction.
Mr. Seider provided an overview of the Annual Progress Report, highlighting the implementation of risk management plans, salt management practices, and the completion of inspections.
Council thanked Mr. Seider for his presentation.
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Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That the minutes of Source Protection Authority Committee Meeting No. 25-01, April 14, 2025, be approved as printed and circulated; and Council Meeting Monday, April 27, 2026
That the Northern Bruce Peninsula Source Protection Authority receives a copy of the Source Protection Annual Progress Report summary and directs Staff to provide the Report, along with any comments to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks by May 1, 2026.
Carried
c. Motion to move out of a Source Protection Authority Committee Meeting.
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Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That Council move out of a Source Protection Authority Committee Meeting at 1:18 p.m.
Carried
5. Public Meeting
a. Megan Stansfield, Bruce County Planning
Re: Zoning By-law Amendment – Z-2025-080 (Buchanan c/o Davidson)
Mayor McIver welcomed Bruce County Planner, Megan Stansfield to the Council meeting.
Ms. Stansfield provided an overview of the information contained within Application Z-2025-080 (Buchanan c/o Davidson).
Council asked for clarification regarding the use of Holding “H” Zones within Zoning By-law Amendments.
Planner, Ron Davidson provided an overview of Application Z-2025-080 (Buchanan c/o Davidson).
Council asked for clarification regarding proposed lot A3.
Mr. Davidson noted that the reduced lot frontage has resulted in the building envelope being set further back on the lots compared to the other properties.
Mayor McIver opened the Public Meeting at 1:36 p.m.
Members of the public attending the meeting in person and online were asked if they had comments or questions regarding Zoning By-law Amendment – Z-2025-080 (Buchanan c/o Davidson).
Brad Dickinson joined the meeting at 1:37 p.m. and expressed concerns regarding the information provided in the Public Meeting Notice received from the Bruce County Planning Department, as well as concerns about the proposed Lot A3 due to its proximity to his property.
Mr. Dickinson noted concerns regarding the anticipated impact of drainage from the lot on his property, given the sloping nature of the area and the insufficient frontage associated with the property.
Mr. Davidson confirmed that the proposed lot does extend behind Mr. Dickinson’s property and noted that the size of the proposed lot will help with drainage following development of the property.
Mr. Dickinson asked if a Drainage Plan will be required for the lot.
Mr. Davidson noted that a Drainage Plan will be required prior to development of the lot and suggested proposed mitigation measures to address drainage concerns.
Ms. Stansfield advised that a Drainage Plan will be included as part of the development agreement, and that the existing frontage of the lot is sufficient to provide property access.
Rick Witherspoon joined the meeting at 2:03 p.m. and expressed concerns regarding drainage within Hardwick Cove, noting the absence of a Drainage Plan for the area.
At 2:04 p.m., Wayne Morningstar inquired about the current amount of frontage associated with proposed Lot A3.
Ms. Stansfield advised that proposed Lot A3 has an existing driveway with 18 metres of frontage, and noted that under the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula Official Plan, a minimum of 30 metres is required.
At 2:06 p.m., Todd McLam asked when the Right of Way shown on the original survey of the area was changed into a lot.
Ms. Stansfield advised the claims regarding the Right of Way would be reviewed.
Discussion ensued surrounding the utilization of a Right of Way to access the property.
Mayor McIver closed the Public Meeting at 2:20 p.m.
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Moved by Todd Dowd, Seconded by Aman Sohrab
That the motion be deferred.
Carried
Moved by Todd Dowd, Seconded by Aman Sohrab
Subject to a review of submissions arising from the public meeting:
That Council approve Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2025-080 by Buchanan and the necessary by-law be placed on an upcoming Council agenda for adoption.
Deferred
b. Megan Stansfield, Bruce County Planning
Re: Zoning By-law Amendment – Z-2025-081 (Loney c/o Davidson)
Bruce County Planner, Megan Stansfield, provided an overview of Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2025-081.
Due to the deferral of Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2025-080 (Buchanan c/o Davidson), members of Council requested that Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2025-081 also be deferred, as it is a related file.
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Moved by Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Rod Anderson
That the motion be deferred.
Carried
Moved by Laurie (Smokey Golden), Seconded by Todd Dowd
Subject to a review of submissions arising from the public meeting:
That Council approve Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2025-081 by Loney and the necessary by-law be forwarded to Council for adoption.
Deferred
6. Delegation
a. South Bruce Peninsula ATV Club
Re: Request for utilization of unopened portion of the Bury Road to access Lindsay Tract Trails
Mayor McIver welcomed members of the South Bruce Peninsula ATV Club to the Meeting.
George Vandereyk, on behalf of the South Bruce Peninsula ATV Club, requested permission to utilize an unopened portion of the Bury Road, stating that the Club would ensure that proper surveying of the area was completed.
Mayor McIver noted that the request will be referred to staff for review.
7. Consideration of Agenda Items
a. Clerk Report No. 26-12
Re: AMPS Information Report
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Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That Council receives report C26-12 – AMPS Information Report for information.
Carried
b. Chief By-law Officer Report No. MLEO 26-11
Re: Appointment By-laws
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Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden
That Council receives report MLEO 2026-11 – Appointment By-laws for information; and
That Council directs staff to bring forward:
1. A by-law to appoint Municipal staff as Municipal By-law Enforcement Officers; and
2. A by-law to appoint Municipal By-law Enforcement Officers from Municipal Support Services.
Carried
c. Treasurer Report No. TR 26-07
Re: 2025 Council Remuneration
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Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That Council receives report TR26-07 regarding Council’s remuneration
for 2025 as information.
Carried
d. Parks and Facilities Manager Report No. PF 26-05
Re: RFQ Results for Refrigeration Plant Components Replacement
Council asked about the anticipated timelines for the project.
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Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council receives report PF 16-05 RFQ Results for Refrigeration Plant Components Replacement for information; and
That Council award CIMCO Refrigeration, a Division of Toromont Industries LTD, London, Ontario in the amount of $124,573.00 + HST for the identified Refrigeration Plant Components Replacement; and
That Council authorizes Staff to sign the purchase agreements attached as Appendix A, B, C and D.
Carried
e. Parks and Facilities Manager Report No. PF 26-06
Re: RFQ Results for Pickup Truck Purchase
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Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That Council receives report PF 26-06 RFQ Results for Pickup truck Purchase for information; and
That Council award Peninsula Ford in the amount of $60,500.00 + HST for the Supply and Delivery of One (1) New 2026 Ford F150 XLT Crew Cab 4×4 Hybrid Truck.
Carried
f. Parks and Facilities Manager Report No. PF 26-07
Re: Lease Agreement for Ferndale Red Schoolhouse
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Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That Council receives report PF 26-07 Lease Agreement for Ferndale Red Schoolhouse for information; and
That Council directs staff to bring forward a by-law to adopt an Agreement to renew the lease between The Bruce Peninsula Society of Artists and the Municipality for occupation and use of the Red Schoolhouse in Ferndale, as may be amended.
Carried
g. Public Works Manager Report No. PW 26-13
Re: Plow/Roll Off Truck Purchase
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Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden
That Council receives report PW 26-13 Plow/Roll Off Truck Purchase as information; and
That Council approves the purchase of a 2027 International HV615 Tandem Axle Cab and Chassis with extended warranty 7 year / 400,000km and a Viking-Cives One-way Plow with Hydraulic Tilt Harness, Wing and Harness and RollerPro tipping frame with RPSH 15.5 ft. Sander Hopper for $500,048.00 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
h. Public Works Manager Report No. PW 26-12
Re: Request for Proposal for Engineering Services for Heron Point Bridge
Council asked for clarification regarding the proposed project plan for the Heron Point Bridge.
Public Works Manager, Troy Cameron, noted that the project plan will be determined following the investigation of the project by BM Ross Consultants.
Council discussed potential costs associated with the project.
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Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That Council receives report PW 26-12 – Request for Proposal for Engineering Services for Heron Point Bridge for information; and
That Council awards PW 26-12 – Request for Proposal for Engineering Services for Heron Point Bridge to BM Ross Consultants for the amount of $60,000, excluding HST, in addition to any provisional items that may arise.
Carried
i. Drainage Committee
Re: January 22, 2026 Meeting Minutes
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Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That the minutes of Drainage Committee Meeting No. 26-01, January 22, 2026, and all actions contained therein be approved as printed and circulated.
Carried
j. Chi-Cheemaun Festival Committee
Re: February 24, 2026 Meeting Minutes
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Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That the minutes of Chi-Cheemaun Festival Committee Meeting No. 26-01, February 24, 2026, and all actions contained therein be approved as printed and circulated.
Carried
k. Museum Committee
Re: March 3, 2026 Meeting Minutes
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Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That the minutes of Museum Committee Meeting No. 26-03, March 3, 2026, and all actions contained therein be approved as printed and circulated.
Carried
8. Other Business
a. Mayor McIver commented on the successful 2026 Municipal Volunteer Recognition Event, held on April 23, 2026.
b. Mayor McIver noted a request from the Lion’s Head Farmers’ Market regarding their application for Community Grant Funding.
Council discussed the process and previous decision regarding the Community Grant Funding program.
9. Correspondence – for Information
a. Association of Municipalities of Ontario
Re: Delegation Meeting Requests Now Open for AMO 2026 Council discussed potential delegation topics for the upcoming AMO Conference.
b. Cabot Head Road Virtual Open House
Re: Questions from participants
Council discussed the historical significance of the area.
c. MPP Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound – Paul Vickers
Re: Investments in Primary Care
d. Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Re: Proposed Environmental Assessment Act amendments to improve the comprehensive environmental assessment (EA) process
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Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That the correspondence items # a-d be received as information and printed and circulated.
Carried
10. Closed Session – a. Nil.
11. Reading of By-laws
a. By-law 2026-34
A By-law to Establish an Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) (Non-Parking) for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
b. By-Law 2026-35
Being A By-Law to Adopt the Consolidated Administrative Monetary Penalty System Policies for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
c. By-Law 2026-36
Being A By-Law to Appoint Rutherford Prosecutions as a Hearing and Screening Officer under the Administrative Monetary Penalties System By-law for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
d. By-law 2026-37
Being A By-Law to amend existing by-laws for the purposes of using an Administrative Monetary Penalties System for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
e. By-Law 2026-38
Being a By-law to Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers and Property Standards Officers for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
f. By-law 2026-39
Being a By-law to Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers from Municipal Support Services for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
g. By-law 2026-40
Being A By-Law to Authorize a Lease Agreement Between The Bruce Peninsula Society of Artists and The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
h. By-Law 2026-41
Being A By-Law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on April 27, 2026
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Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
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 Laurie (Smokey) Golden
That the meeting adjourns at 3:13 p.m.
Carried
Original signed by Mayor, Milt McIver and Clerk, Alexandra Croce
