Members Present: Milt McIver, Mayor, Rod Anderson, Deputy Mayor, Todd Dowd, Councillor, Aman Sohrab, Councillor
Members Absent: Laurie (Smokey) Golden, 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, Carol Hopkins, Chief By-law Enforcement Officer, Cally Mann, Deputy Clerk
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
19-01-26
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That the content of the agenda be approved as presented.
Carried
3. Adoption of the Minutes
a. Re: Council Meeting No. 26-18, August 10, 2026
19-02-26
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That the minutes of Council Meeting No. 26-18, August 10, 2026 be approved.
Carried
4. Public Meeting
a. Megan Stansfield, Planner, Bruce County Planning
RE: Zoning By-Law Amendment – Z-2026-043 (Copp & EBC c/o Davidson)
Mayor McIver welcomed Megan Stansfield, Bruce County Planner, to the Meeting.
Ms. Stansfield provided an overview of Application Z-2026-043 (Copp & EBC c/o Davidson).
Mayor McIver opened the Public Meeting at 1:07 p.m.
Ron Davidson spoke on behalf of the applicant.
Steven Booth spoke in objection to the application and proposed easement. Mr. Booth outlined the distances between the property and his residence and noted concerns regarding parking and off road vehicles.
Mr. Davidson noted Mr. Booth is the tenant of the property and permission has been granted from the property owner.
Ms. Stansfield noted that the easement is within the existing road allowance.
Mayor McIver closed the Public Meeting at 1:20 p.m.
19-03-26
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council receives Bruce County Planning Report for Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2026-043 (Copp and the Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy c/o Ron Davidson) for information; and
That Council approves Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-2026-043 and directs staff to bring forward the by-law for adoption at a subsequent meeting.
Carried
5. Delegations
a. Cliff Everatt, Petition for The Bury Road and Budvet Road
Mr. Everatt provided an overview on the petition to request the paving of The Bury Road and Budvet Road. Mr. Everatt noted that the request would include culverts, drainage, widening the road and tree removal.
Council requested that staff review the Municipalities Roads Needs Study.
b. Cal Churchill, The Churchill Development Corporation, Laura Swanson, DMR Consulting, Don Scott, Cuesta Planning, Bruce County Official
Plan Policy re: lot creation on partial services
Ms. Swanson provided an overview of the application that was provided to Bruce County, and noted the feedback received from County Planners regarding partial servicing. Ms. Swanson noted that the Tobermory Master Servicing Plan includes the parcel of land within the application and confirmed the intention to connect to the current sanitary system and future water system.
Mr. Churchill provided comments on the planning process with Bruce County Council requested an anticipated timeline for the project.
Council discussed partial servicing requirements as outlined in the new County Official Plan.
6. Consideration of Agenda Items
Bruce County Planning
a. Zoning By-Law Amendment – Z-2026-037 (Marcella)
Megan Stansfield, Bruce County Planner, provided updated comments from the Ecologist.
Ms. Stansfield left the meeting at 1:58 p.m.
19-04-26
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council receives Bruce County Planning report ZBA – Z-2026-037 (Marcella) for information.
Carried
Clerk’s Department
a. C26-25 Solar Project Policy
Council inquired about the size requirements under the policy, the application process, the letter of opposition for large scale projects and the associated fees.
19-05-26
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That Council receives report C26-25 Solar Project Policy for information; and
That Council directs staff to bring forward a by-law to adopt a Solar Project Policy for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula.
Carried
b. C26-26 Integrity Commissioner Appointment
19-06-26
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That Council receives report C26-26 Integrity Commissioner Appointment for information; and
That Council directs staff to bring forward a by-law to appoint Aird & Berlis LLP as the Municipality’s Integrity Commissioner and Closed Meeting Investigator; and
That Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an agreement with Aird & Berlis LLP for Accountability Officer Services for a term beginning on January 1, 2027 and concluding December 31, 2032.
Carried
c. C26-27 AMPS By-law Update
Council asked about the appointed Hearing Officer and non-parking offences under AMPS.
19-07-26
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That Council receives report C26-27 AMPS By-law Update for information; and
That Council directs staff to bring forward a By-law to amend By-law 2026-34 to establish an Administrative Monetary Penalties System (AMPS) (Non-Parking) for the Municipality.
Carried
Public Works Department
a. PW26-22 Purchase of Secondary Waste Truck
Council asked about the costs and alternative collection measures.
19-08-26
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That Council receives report PW26-22 Purchase of Secondary Waste Truck for information; and
That Council approves the purchase of a new 8 Cubic Yard New Way Diamondback rear loading refuse unit mounted on a 2026 Ford F-600 for $245,033 + HST as presented.
Carried
b. PW26-23 Tammy’s Cove Road Reconstruction
Council requested clarification on the options, costs to the residents, comments received by the residents and grant opportunities.
19-09-26
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council receives Report PW 26-23 Tammy’s Cove Road Reconstruction for information; and,
That Council approves Option 1 – Road Realignment and Direct Access as the preferred reconstruction option for Tammy’s Cove Road; and,
That Council directs staff to proceed with the detailed design and required survey work for Option 1; and;
That the estimated capital cost of $1,466,903 plus HST be considered through a future capital budget process, with the final funding source to be determined at that time.
Carried
c. PW26-24 Stokes Bay Road Bridge Hydraulic Capacity Improvements – Contract Award
Council asked about costs and inquired about the width of the bridge.
19-10-26
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That Council receive Report PW26-24, Stokes Bay Road Bridge Hydraulic Capacity Improvements – Contract Award, for information; and
That Council award the contract for the Stokes Bay Road Bridge Hydraulic Capacity Improvements to 1580681 ONT LTD., in the amount of $191,000, excluding HST; and
That Council authorize the allocation of funds from the Roads Capital Reserve to fund the project costs in excess of the $80,000 approved in the 2026 Capital Budget.
Carried
Parks and Facilities
a. PF26-17 Quotation for Lion’s Head Doctors Clinic Flooring Replacement
Council inquired about costs for Phase 4.
19-11-26
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council receives report PF 26-17 Quotation for Lion’s Head Doctors Clinic Flooring 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 flooring installation services; and
That Council accepts at this time the quotations from McNabb Flooring for the supply and installation of flooring for Phases 1,2,3 in the total amount of $48,861.98 + HST per the specifications of the quotation dated September 8, 2026; and;
That Phase 4 be incorporated within the 2027 Operational Budget.
Carried
Building Department
a. BD26-13 No Demand for Services Site Plan Control Agreement – 22 Paul Drive
19-12-26
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That Council receives report BD26-13 No Demand for Services Site Plan Control Agreement – 22 Paul Drive 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 Plan 488 Lot 21 at 22 Paul Drive with Tyler James Garrard and Cassandra Susan Wiesner.
Carried
b. BD26-14 Amend Holding Zone Provision – 22 Paul Dr
19-13-26
That Council receives report BD26-14 Amend Holding Zone Provision – 22 Paul Dr for information; and
That Council directs staff to bring forward a by-law to lift the Holding “H” zone requested by Mr. Tyler James Garrard & Ms. Cassandra Susan Wiesner of the properties legally described as Plan 488 Lot 21.
Carried
7. Committee Minutes
a. Drainage Committee
b. Museum Committee
8. Correspondence – Requiring Council Direction
a. Jennifer Fowler, Accessible Washrooms in Tobermory, 2026 Council inquired about the specifications of universal accessible washrooms.
19-14-26
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That Council directs staff to review and respond to the correspondence received regarding accessible washrooms in Tobermory.
Carried
b. Neda Sarbakhsh and Nick Ferrence, Bed and Breakfast Licencing Implementation Request, 2026 Council requested information on the 2021 Short Term Accommodation fee schedule.
Peggy Van Mierlo-West, CAO, noted that the first four months were free for the licence, but the inspection fees were not waived.
c. Charlene Jordan, Transportation Funding Request, 2026 Council asked about what shuttle would be used.
19-15-26
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council direct staff to provide options for Shuttle transportation for the Lion’s Head Farmers Markets’ Christmas Market event on November 29th, 2026.
Carried
9. Correspondence – for Information
Government News and Releases
a. Bruce County, Smart Commute Month 2026 Champion Guide, 2026
b. Lisa Thompson and Paul Vickers, Ontario Connecting More People to Faster Emergency Care, 2026
c. Ministry of Transportation, Notice of Study Commencement for Highway 6 Improvements, 2026
Council suggested requesting the Ministry of Transportation to include the intersection to the Bruce Peninsula Visitor Centre in support of future development projects.
d. Paul Vickers, Ontario Supporting Professional Arts Organizations in Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, 2026
e. Paul Vickers, Ontario Investing $171,926 to Support Indigenous Energy Projects in Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, 2026
f. Paul Vickers, Ontario Launches Student & Family Support Offices in Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, 2026
g. Paul Vickers, $141,300 OTF Grant from the Province provides the Historic Roxy Theatre with a Modernized Elevator, 2026
h. Solicitor General, OPP Municipal Policing Costs for 2027, 2026
Other
i. Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, Local Blue Economy Growth Fund: Funding Innovative Solutions for your water challenges, 2026
10. Other Business
a. Councillor Dowd requested consideration on promoting the “Be Bear Wise” program on the new waste management trucks.
11. Reading of By-laws
a. BY-LAW 2026-60 to Adopt the Engineer’s Report (Weigel Farm Crossing, Judge’s Creek Branch E)
b. BY-LAW 2026-65 ZBA Z-2026-037 Marcella
c. BY-LAW 2026-66 to Govern the Proceedings of Council and Committee Meetings of The Corporation of the MNBP
d. BY-LAW 2026-67 Being A By-Law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on September 14, 2026.
e. Reading of By-laws
19-16-26
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That the listed by-laws be given a first, second, and third reading, and enacted.
Carried
12. Adjournment
a. Motion to Adjourn
19-17-26
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That the meeting adjourns at 2:43 p.m.
Carried
Milt McIver, Mayor Alexandra Croce, Clerk
