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, Troy Cameron, Public Works Manager, Mark Coleman, Parks and Facilities Manager, Kara Smith, GIS/IT Manager, Emily McDougall, Chief Building Official, Cally Mann, Deputy Clerk, 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 1:00 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
20-01-2026
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden
That the content of the agenda be approved as presented.
Carried
3. Adoption of the Minutes
a. Re: Council Meeting No. 26-19, September 14, 2026
20-02-2026
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That the minutes of Council Meeting No. 26-19, held on September 14, 2026 be approved.
Carried
4. Public Participation
a. April Patry, Brightshores Health System Bruce Peninsula Hospitals Foundation, 2027 Funding Consideration
April Patry, Executive Director for Brightshores Health System Bruce Peninsula Hospitals Foundation, provided an update on the status of the 2026 funding request for the Automated Dispensary Units at the Lion’s Head Hospital and provided an overview of the 2027 Funding Request for Endoscopy Care improvements.
5. Consideration of Items
Clerk’s Department
a. C26-28 Request to Purchase Unopened Road Allowance – 250 Cape Chin North Shore Road
Council inquired about the lot size, location, and easement access.
20-03-2026
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That Council receives report C26-28 Request to Purchase Unopened Road Allowance – 250 Cape Chin North Shore Road for information; and
That Council direct that the lands be retained by the Municipality and that the application to purchase the unopened road allowance does not proceed.
Carried
Public Works Department
a. PW26-25 Waste Management Operational Plan
Council inquired about the education and communications plan, infraction options, approved containers, collection times and recycling concerns.
20-04-2026
Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That Council receives report PW26-25 Waste Management Operational Plan for information, and
That Council directs staff to bring forward an updated by-law to regulate the Collection, Removal, Recycling and Disposal of Waste in the Corporation of the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula.
Carried
Parks and Facilities
a. PF26-18 Quotation for Tobermory Airport Beacon Light Replacement
20-05-2026
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That Council receives report PF 26-18 Quotation for Tobermory Airport Beacon Light Replacement for information; and
That Council waives Purchasing Policy section 5.4.2.4 Single Source supply of goods and/or services for the purchase order of Beacon Light installation services; and
That Council authorizes Staff to utilize the Airport Reserve to fund the replacement of the Airport Beacon; and
That Council accepts the quotation from Dewar Services Electrical Contractors for the supply and installation of an LED Beacon Light and ARCAL antenna in the amount of $18,966.00 + HST per the specifications of the quotation dated September 11, 2026.
Carried
b. PF26-19 St. Edmunds Bruce Peninsula Museum Policies
Council expressed appreciation to the Museum committee for their assistance in the development of the museum policies.
Council inquired about the environmental management and conservation requirements.
20-06-2026
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council receives report PF26-19 St. Edmunds Bruce Peninsula Museum Policies for information; and
That Council directs staff to bring forward a by-law to adopt Operating Policies for St. Edmunds Bruce Peninsula Museum.
Carried
c. PF26-20 Rural Ontario Development Program Grant Application – Tobermory Airport
20-07-2026
Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That Council receives report PF26-20 Rural Ontario Development Program Grant Application – Tobermory Airport for information; and
That Council directs staff to submit a grant application to the Rural Ontario Development Program for funding to support a Feasibility Study for Expansion of Hangar Space at the Tobermory Airport by October 1, 2026.
Carried
Building Department
a. BD26-16 No Demand for Services Agreement – 84 Maple Golf Cres
Council inquired about the location of the subject property.
20-08-2026
Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council receives report BD26-16 No Demand for Services Site Plan Control Agreement – 84 Maple Golf Crescent for information; and
That Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a No Demand for Services Agreement for the property legally described as St. Edmunds Con 2 EBR Pt Lots 49 and 50 at 84 Maple Golf Crescent with Simon Don Goulding and Constance Amber Goulding Wright.
Carried
Fire Department
a. FD26-06 Fire Protection Grant – Request for SCBA Extractor
20-09-2026
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That Council receives report FD26-06 Fire Protection Grant – Request for SCBA Extractor for information; and
That Council approves, subject to successful grant funding, the purchase of an SCBA extractor to enhance firefighter decontamination, occupational health and safety, and cancer prevention initiatives.
Carried
6. Councillor Notice of Motions/Motions and Inquiries
Deputy Mayor Anderson requested a letter be sent to Bruce County Housing regarding the recent fire at the Bradley Apartments in relation to fire safety concerns received from residents.
7. Reading of By-laws
a. By-law 2026-68 Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2026-043 (Copp & EBC c/o Davidson)
By-law 2026-69 to Adopt a Solar Projects Policy
By-law 2026-70 to Appoint an Integrity Commissioner and Closed Meeting Investigator
By-law 2026-71 to Amend By-law 2026-34 to Establish an AMPS
By-law 2026-72 to Remove Holding Provisions – 22 Paul Dr
By-law 2026-73 to Regulate the Collection, Removal, Recycling and Disposal of Waste in the Corporation of the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
20-10-2026
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That the listed by-laws be given a first, second, and third reading, and finally passed.
Carried
8. Communications
a. Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board – Minutes (July 28, 2026)
b. Correspondence List (September 11, 2026 – September 24, 2026)
Councillor Sohrab pulled item 2 for discussion. Council discussed the drift mitigation options along Highway 6. Council inquired about the Bruce County Roads Assessment Plan.
9. Closed Session
a. Closed Session
20-11-2026
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council move into a closed meeting with the CAO and Clerk in attendance at 2:05 p.m. pursuant to Section 239 (2) of The Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, for (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.
Carried
Reporting Out
Mayor McIver reported out that Council met in closed session with the CAO and Clerk in attendance to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.
Council approved the closed session minutes from the July 27, 2026 closed meeting.
10. Confirmatory By-law
a. By-law 2026-74 to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula at its meeting held on September 28, 2026.
20-12-2026
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That By-law 2026-74 to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula at its meeting held on September 28, 2026 be given a first, second, and third reading and finally passed.
Carried
11. Adjournment
a. Motion to Adjourn
20-13-2026
That the meeting adjourns at 2:24 p.m.
Carried
Milt McIver, Mayor Alexandra Croce, Clerk
