MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Milt McIver, Deputy Mayor Debbie Myles, Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Councillor James Mielhausen, Councillor Megan Myles
STAFF PRESENT: Cathy Addison, Deputy Clerk, Administrative Assistant, Tessa Swanton, Teresa Shearer, Treasurer, Wilf Barnes, Fire Chief, Wendy Elliott, Chief Building Official, Carol Hopkins, By-law Enforcement Officer, Troy Cameron, Public Works Manager, Ryan Deska, Manager of Community Services
OTHERS PRESENT: Mike Campbell, Bruce Peninsula Biosphere
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
Mayor Mciver called the meeting to order at 1:01 p.m. and Council members were reminded to disclose any pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof that may arise during the course of the meeting.
Councillor Myles declared a conflict of interest in respect to Correspondence Items #2-12 as “I own and manage a tourist accommodation (hostel) in the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula”.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Moved by L. Golden Resolution #11 -01-2020 Seconded by J. Mielhausen
THAT the content of the agenda be approved as presented.
Carried
ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
Re: Special Council Meeting No. 20-06, February 28, 2020; Special
Council Meeting No. 20-07, March 2, 2020 and Council Meeting No. 20-08, March 2, 2020
Moved by D. Myles Resolution #11 -02-2020 Seconded by J. Mielhausen
THAT the minutes of Special Council Meeting No. 20-06, February 28, 2020; Special Council Meeting No. 20-07, March 2, 2020 and Council Meeting No. 20-08, March 2, 2020 be approved as printed and circulated.
Carried
PUBLIC MEETING
There is no Public Meeting for Council Meeting No. 20-11, March 9, 2020.
DELEGATION
Delegation #1- Mike Campbell
RE: request for permission from the Municipality to utilize Cabot Head Road for this year’s Second Annual- Bruce Peninsula Biosphere Association Bruce Peninsula Gravel Gran Fondo
Mike Campbell appeared before Council and requested that the Municipality grant permission for the Bruce Peninsula Biosphere Association’s Bruce Peninsula Gravel Gran Fondo to utilize Cabot Head Road for a portion of their ride.
Mr. Campbell stated that the charity ride is a gravel bike ride and will take place on October 4, 2020. He advised that the ride was successful last year and the use of Cabot Head Road would differentiate the ride from others and provide a spectacular experience. Mr. Campbell acknowledged that Cabot Head Road is currently washed out and damaged in sections and suggested that washed out sections be taped off and cyclists be asked to dismount and walk their bikes over unsafe sections. He also noted that sheered off sections can have pylons placed around. Mr. Campbell explained that ATV’s will act as support vehicles and distribute water and snacks.
In regards to liability, he advised that the event had 2 million dollars liability coverage last year. Mr. Campbell noted that both a paramedic and a doctor will be volunteering at the event and St. John’s Ambulance will be on site. Various groups support the event, like the Dyers Bay Property Owners Association, Caframo, The Royal Bank of Canada and the Lions Club. Mr. Campbell indicated that they are striving for 400 riders in the 2020 event. He also mentioned that longer routes are favoured over shorter routes, therefore the routes have been changed to include a 115-kilometre route.
Mr. Cameron advised that he does not see any issues associated with the request and Mr. Deska stated that he has been in contact regarding insurance on the Municipality’s end. Mr. Campbell said that he would include a clause on the event registration form relating to the potential for a change in route if any further substantial damage occurs to Cabot Head Road.
Mayor Mclver instructed Mr. Campbell to correspond with Messrs. Cameron and Deska regarding the event.
Councillor Myles said that the event is incredible and asked Mr. Campbell if he had any insight relating to economic development opportunities and cycle tourism. Mr. Campbell suggested that Cabot Head Road could be converted to a bike path and a social enterprise could be established that offers bike and e-bike rentals. He also noted that signage of routes, paving of shoulders and urban bases for bike trails that offer food and drink would all be beneficial to cycle tourism. Councillor Myles noted that the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) should be included in conversations as the Municipality has not renewed the lease for the Cabot Head Lighthouse site.
Mayor Mclver thanked Mr. Campbell for his presentation.
CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA ITEMS
1. Building Department Report No. BD 20-03
RE: February 2020 Building Report
Moved by M. Myles Resolution #11 -03-2020 Seconded by J. Mielhausen
THAT Council receives Chief Building Official Report No. BD 20-03, relating to the February 2020 Building Report, as information.
Carried
2. Manager of Community Services Report No. CS 20-11
RE: Insurance Requirements for Harbour and Campground Users
Mr. Deska informed that slip holders have been having difficulty adding the Municipality as an additional insured on their insurance policy. He said that most boaters do not use a marine insurance company and general insurance companies do not offer that type of coverage.
Councillor Golden indicated that she did some research at a common insurance company and was told that the updated insurance requirements for Harbour users are not offered for recreational boats.
Deputy Mayor Myles said that she was asked by a member of the public if it was illegal that the Municipality request slip holders and campground users to deal with a different insurance company.
Mr. Deska stated that other marinas do not have the same requirements.
Following Council discussion, the following resolution was presented:
Moved by J. Mielhausen Resolution #11 -04-2020 Seconded by M. Myles
THAT Council receives Manager of Community Services Report CS 20-11 outlining the proposed updates to MNBP Insurance requirements for harbour and campground seasonal users; and,
AND THAT Council directs staff to remove the requirement for seasonal recreational slip holders and seasonal campground users that adds the Municipality as an additional insured on their policy for the 2020 season.
Carried
3. Deputy Clerk Report No. DC 20-07
RE: Municipal Emergency Control Group By-law
Mrs. Addison explained that the by-law required updating in order to appoint Mr. Deska to the Emergency Control Group.
Moved by D. Myles Resolution #11 -05-2020 Seconded by L Golden
THAT Council receives Deputy Clerk Report DC 20-07 as information with respect to the Municipal Emergency Control Group by-law; and
THAT Council, pending discussions and comments from today’s review, recommends that By-law No. 2020-31 being a by-law to appoint a Municipal Emergency Control Group for the Emergency Management Program, as presented, be adopted at the April 14, 2020 Council meeting.
Carried
4. Accounts Payable Voucher
RE: February 2020
Councillor Mielhausen questioned the dump packer truck expenditure of around $7,000. Mr. Cameron confirmed that the cost was for an overall service of the equipment and travel time was also included for the vendor.
Moved by M. Myles Resolution #11 -06-2020 Seconded by L. Golden
THAT Council receives approved Accounts Payable Voucher, February 2020, in the amount of $758,498.66.
Carried
OTHER BUSINESS
Mrs. Shearer indicated that the Mayor and Clerk will need to sign the Municipal Modernization Program Agreement.
Moved by M. Myles Resolution #11 -07-2020 Seconded by J. Mielhausen
THAT Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Municipal Modernization Program Agreement for funding in the amount of $70,713.00.
Carried
Councillor Mielhausen expressed his disappointment with some inappropriate comments regarding the resignation of Mary Lynn Standen, Clerk, that were posted on social media by members of the public. He thanked Councillor Golden for responding to the inappropriate comments and correcting misinformation. Mayor Mclver advised that Mrs. Standen handed in her resignation and was a very dedicated worker that did her job well. Mayor Mclver indicated that he may call a Special Council meeting in the future regarding staffing.
Deputy Mayor Myles informed that she completed further research regarding the spraying of Avian Migrate at the Lion’s Head Harbour and Beach. She stated that she contacted Health Canada and was provided with an article from 2019 that had contradicting information to Mr. Deska’s report from March 2, 2020. Mayor Mclver instructed Mr. Deska to look further into the use of the product at Municipal parks. Councillor Myles questioned why Deputy Mayor Myles presented this information after discussion on this topic was held and a resolution was passed. Deputy Mayor Myles noted that she just received the information.
CORRESPONDENCE
1. Rob Davis- Changes to Policy for Insurance Coverage- Marina- Mr. Deska to respond
2. Glenda Clarke- Short Term Accommodations- acknowledge and refer to consultant
3. Carina and Tim Lang- applaud the Municipality on the approach we are taking with Short Term Accommodations- acknowledge and refer to consultant
4. Kevin Doyle- Why is Council letting the STA question heat up- acknowledge and refer to consultant
5. Michael Burgess- Short Term Accommodations- acknowledge and refer to consultant
6. Wayne Bland and Anne Guthrie- The issue of Short Term Accommodations-acknowledge and refer to consultant
7. Ryan Shaw- Short Term Accommodation Concerns- acknowledge and refer to consultant
8. Bruce Peninsula Short Term Accommodations Group Executive- Short Term Accommodations Review- acknowledge and refer to consultant
9. Rob Davis- objections to report submitted by consultants- acknowledge and refer to consultant
10. Cicily Sweet- concerns and comments on new STA regulations- acknowledge and refer to consultant
11. Cam Clark- proposal of an approach that addresses these STA issues-acknowledge and refer to consultant
12. Ann Higgins- Short Term Rentals- Issues and Recommendations- acknowledge and refer to consultant
13. Impact Youth Vital Signs Leadership Event- March 25, 2020- Peninsula Shores District School, Wiarton- Councillor Myles advised that the event will be taking place at Bruce Peninsula District School in Lion’s Head on October 8, 2020 and grants will be distributed to students to be used towards community action projects
14. Office of the Solicitor General, Sylvia Jones- thank you for taking the time to speak with me at the 2020 ROMA annual conference- noted and filed
Moved by L. Golden Resolution #11 -07-2020 Seconded by J. Mielhausen
THAT the correspondence be received for information, as printed and circulated.
Carried
READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by L. Golden Resolution #11 -08-2020 Seconded by D. Myles
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd reading and enacted:
2020-14 BEING A BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE A LEASE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE STOKES BAY COMMUNITY CENTRE GROUP AND THE MUNICIPALITY OF NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA
2020-24 BEING A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA HELD MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2020
Carried
CLOSED SESSION
There is no Closed Session for Council Meeting No. 20-11, March 9, 2020.
RECONVENE FROM “CLOSED SESSION” TO RESUME COUNCIL MEETING
There is no Closed Session for Council Meeting No. 20-11, March 9, 2020.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by M. Myles Resolution #11 -09-2020 Seconded by J. Mielhausen
THAT the meeting adjourns at 1:46 p.m.
Carried
