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 – Cathy Addison, Committee/Licensing Coordinator – Lindsay Forbes, Treasurer – Teresa Shearer, GIS/IT Coordinator – Kara Smith, Tony Houad, Treasurer (Interim) (Zoom)
Others Present: MPP, Rick Byers
Note: Members of Council and staff were present in the Municipal Office Council Chamber and the meeting was held via zoom, an electronic platform, for members of the public to attend.
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.
Approval of the Agenda
#32-01-2022
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden
That the content of the agenda be approved as presented.
Carried
Adoption of the Minutes
Re: Council Meetings No. 22-30 and No.22-31, Monday, December 12, 2022.
#32-02-2022
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That the minutes of Council Meetings No. 22-30 and No.22-31, Monday, December 12, 2022. be approved as printed and circulated.
Carried
Public Meeting – Nil.
Delegation
MPP Rick Byers
Re: Priorities and Future Partnership Discussions
Mayor McIver welcomed MPP Rick Byers to the December 19, 2022 Council Meeting.
Members of Council engaged in introductions to MPP, Rick Byers.
Members of Council and MPP Rick Byers engaged in discussions surrounding the priorities held for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula.
The following was noted:
· Discussion ensued regarding the critical need for a public water system in Tobermory.
· Discussion ensued regarding the capacity limits of infrastructure located within the Municipality in relation to the increasing seasonal populations.
· Discussion ensued regarding the ongoing Water and Wastewater Master Plan which is scheduled for completion in 2023.
· Discussion ensued regarding the sustainability of funding for essential infrastructure developments by ratepayers in the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula. It was further noted that partnerships with organizations will be critical to facilitate essential infrastructure developments for a rural area quickly becoming a seasonal hotspot in Canada.
· Discussion ensued regarding the need for heightened and consistent responses from the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) with respect to the crucial installation of a traffic light at the intersection of Highway #6 and Hay Bay Road in Tobermory.
· Discussion ensued regarding the need for upgraded equipment for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula Fire Departments.
· Discussion ensued regarding the need for Northern Designation or recognition that the Northern Bruce Peninsula does not have services accustomed to urban centres.
MPP, Rick Byers, responded to each priority denoted by members of Council and asked for further clarification and background on several items.
It was noted that MPP, Rick Byers, is currently gathering information pertaining to the model and funding approach of the Golden Dawn Senior Citizens Home located in Lion’s Head to facilitate future funding opportunities for the organization.
It was noted that the Golden Dawn Senior Citizens Home provides a vital service to our community.
Mayor McIver thanked MPP Rick Byers for his delegation on behalf of Council and staff.
Consideration of Agenda Items
1. Treasurer Report No.TR 22-19
Re: 2023 Community Funding
Discussion ensued on the eligibility criteria associated with the 2023 Community Grants.
The following was noted on discussions surrounding 2023 Community Funding applications:
Line 12 – Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce – Reduced to a $1000 grant
Line 18 – Lion’s Head Fire Fighter’s Association – Removed from the 2023 Community funding process
Line 20 – Lion’s Head Pickle Ball – Reduced to a $500 grant
Line 24 – Northern Bruce Theatre – Reduced to an in-kind grant
Line 25 – Peninsula Community Development Initiative – Reduced to a $1000 grant
Line 26 – Peninsula Pollinators Partnership – Reduced to a $500 grant
Line 29 – Rural Brand Guru Inc – Determined that the submission does not meet eligibility criteria
Line 31 – Sources of Knowledge – Reduced to a $1000 grant
Line 33 – St. Johns Ambulance – Determined that the submission does not meet eligibility criteria
Line 38 – Tobermory Pickleball – Reduced to a $750 grant
Line 39 – Walk of Healing/ Truth and Reconciliation Group – Reduced to a $1000 grant
Line 40 – Wiarton and District Agricultural Fall Fair – Determined that the submission does not meet eligibility criteria
Chief Administrative Officer, Peggy Van Mierlo-West, to contact the Lion’s Head Fire Fighters Association regarding their exclusion from the 2023 Community Funding process.
#32-03-2022
Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That Council directs staff to issue cheques for the approved grant funding prior to the passing of the 2023 Budget.
Carried
2. Chief Administrative Officer Report No. CAO 22-52
Re: Council Prioritization Conclusions
Council entered a recess at 2:36 p.m.
The Council meeting resumed at 2:38 p.m.
Discussion ensued regarding physician recruitment in the Municipality.
Discussion ensued regarding the Municipality’s Cyber Security status.
It was noted that the information contained within the survey section of the report on page 11 does not accurately reflect the priorities expressed by members of Council during the Strategic Planning Workshop on November 30, 2022.
Discussion ensued regarding strategic plans for the 2022-2026 Term of Council.
#32-04-2022
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council receives the report related for information, and;
That Council reviews CAO Report No. CAO 22-52 Re: Council Prioritization Conclusions in six months.
Carried
3. Chief Administrative Officer Report No. CAO 22-53
Re: R.E.D Funding Opportunity
#32-05-2022
Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council receives the report related for information, and;
The Council approves the submission to the Rural Economic Development program for the installation of playground equipment at the Tobermory Community Centre and the Lion’s Head Beach.
Carried
4. Chief Administrative Officer Report No. CAO 22-54
Re: Manager of Facilities Job Description
#32-06-2022
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That, Council receives the report titled Manager of Facilities – Updated Job Description, and;
That, Council approves the attached Job Description.
Carried
Other Business – Nil.
Correspondence
1. Bruce Power (Information)
Re: Clean Energy Frontier
2. News Release, MPP Rick Byers (Information)
Re: Ontario Expanding Access to MRI Services in Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound
#32-07-2022
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden
That correspondence items #1-2 be received as information as printed and circulated.
Carried
Reading of By-laws
By-law 2023-01
Being A By-Law to Set Fees and Charges for The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
By-law 2022-106
Being A By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council Meeting of The Corporation of The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula Held Monday, December 19, 2022
#32-08-2022
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That the listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd, and 3rd reading, and enacted.
Carried
Closed Session
Closed Session
#32-09-2022
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That Council move into closed meeting at 2:59 p.m. 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 or local board (9 Bay Street and Chi Sin Tib Dek Road).
Carried
Reconvene from Closed Session to Resume Council Meeting
#32-10-2022
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That Council reconvenes from Closed Session at 3:49 p.m. and resumes the Council meeting.
Carried
Mayor McIver advised that Council approved previous minutes, Council were provided an update on property known as 9 Bay Street and Chi Sin Tib Dek Road area.
Adjournment
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#32-11-2022
Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That the meeting adjourns at 3:51 p.m.
Carried
