Members Present: Milt McIver, Mayor, Rod Anderson, Deputy Mayor, Todd Dowd, Councillor, Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Councillor, Aman Sohrab, Councillor
Staff Present: Peggy Van Mierlo-West, Chief Administrative Officer, Alexandra Croce, Clerk, Teresa Shearer, Treasurer, Mark Coleman, Parks and Facilities Manager, Emily McDougall, Chief Building Official, Deputy Clerk, Cally Mann, Bob Stewart, Committee and Planning Coordinator
1. Call to Order and Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
Mayor McIver called the meeting to order at 1:02 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
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Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, 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. 26-14, June 8, 2026
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Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That the minutes of Council Meeting No. 26-14 June 8, 2026 be approved.
Carried
4. Public Meeting
a. Fees and Charges By-law
Council requested clarification on the changes made to the building fees.
Alexandra Croce, Clerk, noted that the changes represent the addition of credit card service fees.
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Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That following any amendments and/or additions from today’s review of the Fees and Charges By-law, Council will consider passage of the enacting by-law at its regular meeting on Monday, July 13, 2026.
Carried
5. Delegations
a. Tobermory Children’s Camp – Amanda Hofstrand and Katie Oblak
Re: Funding
Katie Oblak provided an overview of the $5,000 request for the first year of the program, noting that the funding will be going towards the operations of running the Tobermory Children’s Camp, including the cost of materials, program enhancements, and competitive wages. The program is starting on June 28, 2026 for an 8 week duration until August 24, 2026. Ms. Oblak noted that the program was currently at 50% capacity.
Council inquired about staffing.
Ms. Oblak confirmed that currently an Educational Assistant (EA), a student and volunteers are on staff, noting that a full roster would include three full time staff and one student.
Council inquired about other sources of funding.
Ms. Oblak noted they had funding support from other local organizations in the area.
6. Consideration of Agenda Items
Bruce County Planning
a. Site Plan Control By-law
Jenn Burnett, Bruce County Planner, joined the meeting at 1:00pm.
Ms. Burnett provided an update on the importance of site plan control and the changes made at the provincial level.
Council requested clarification on conditions the Municipality can require site plan control, including drainage and landscaping.
Ms. Burnett mentioned that the Chief Building Official has the authority to request a drainage plan at the building permit stage, and that the applicant must provide staff with details of their proposal and impacts on surrounding properties
Council asked about the involvement of Bruce County with site plan applications.
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Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That Council receives Report Site Plan Control By-law for information; and
That Council directs staff to bring forth the necessary by-law to be placed on an upcoming Council agenda for approval.
Carried
Ms. Burnett left the meeting at 1:32pm
Office of the CAO
a. CAO26-06 Tobermory Children’s Camp Funding Request
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Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That Council receives report CAO26-06 Tobermory Children’s Camp Funding Request for information; and
That Council approve a contribution of $5,000 to support the Tobermory Children’s Camp for the 2026 season;
Carried
Clerk’s Department
a. C26-19 Bed and Breakfast Program Update
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Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council receives Report C26-19, Bed and Breakfast Licensing Program Update for information; and
That Council directs staff to extend the application deadline for Bed and Breakfast licences to December 31, 2026; and
That Council approves a one-time waiver of the $500.00 Bed and Breakfast licensing fee for all applications received in 2026, with the fee to be reinstated effective January 1, 2027.
Carried
Treasury
a. TR26-12 2026 Investment Policy
Council asked about the Municipality’s investments.
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Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That Council receives Treasurer’s Report TR26-12 regarding an updated Investment Policy;
That Council approves the 2026 Investment Policy as presented; and
That By-law 2008-63 is hereby rescinded.
Carried
Parks and Facilities
a. PF26-10 RFQ Results – Replacement of Rotary Hall Roofing
Council requested information on receiving quotes from local contractors. Mark Coleman, Parks and Facilities Manager, confirmed that local contractors had been contacted as part of this process.
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Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That Council receives report PF26-10 RFQ Results for Replacement of Rotary Hall Roofing for information; and
That Council accepts the quotation from Nedlaw Roofing in the amount of $66,046.00 + HST for the work to remove existing steel and install new steel roofing per the specifications quoted therein for Rotary Hall, 59 Main Street.
Carried
b. PF26-11 RFQ Results for Replacement of Rotary Hall Siding
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Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council receives report PF26-11 RFQ Results for Replacement of Rotary Hall Siding for information; and
That Council accepts the quotation from Beitz Siding and Eavestrough in the amount of $43,546.98 + HST for the work to remove existing siding and install new siding per the specifications quoted therein for Rotary Hall, 59 Main Street, Lion’s Head.
Carried
7. Correspondence – for Information
a. National Dental Care Day Foundation, Proclamation of National Dental Care Day, 2026
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Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That Council supports the proclamation of National Dental Care Day on October 10, 2026.
Carried
b. Debbie Myles, Cabot Head Road Letter, 2026
Council referred the correspondence to staff.
8. Other Business
9. Committee Minutes
a. Museum Committee
Council inquired about the procedure for committee recommendations.
10. Reading of By-laws
a. BY-LAW 2026-51 – Being A By-Law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on June 22, 2026.
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Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That the listed by-laws be given a first, second, and third reading, and enacted.
Carried
11. 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 1:52 p.m.
Carried
Original signed by Mayor, Milt McIver and Clerk, Alexandra Croce
