Township of Georgian Bluffs
Council Agenda

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 5:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

Council Chambers

Township Administration Offices

177964 Grey Road 18, RR#3, Owen Sound ON N4K 5N5

Council Chambers

Township Administration Offices

177964 Grey Road 18, RR#3, Owen Sound ON N4K 5N5

 

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1.

Call to Order

2.

Territorial Acknowledgment

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge with respect, the history and living culture of the Anishinaabek: The People of the Three Fires known as Ojibway, Odawa, and Pottawatomi Nation, who have inhabited this land from time immemorial. We recognize that these lands are the territories of the Chippewas of Saugeen and the Chippewas of Nawash, collectively known as the Saugeen Ojibway Nation, the keepers of this land.

Georgian Bluffs is located on lands encompassed by Treaties 45 ½ , 67, 72, 82 and 93. We reflect on our role as Treaty People and, the need to live in respect and peace and show respect to the first peoples who inhabit these lands and waters.

3.

Adoption of Agenda

• Recommendation:

  That the agenda be approved as presented.

4.

Declaration of Pecuniary Interest

5.

Minutes of Previous Meetings

5.1

Council - March 5, 2025

• Recommendation:

  That the minutes of the Council Meeting held on March 5, 2025, be adopted.

6.

Announcements

7.

Public Hearings

None.

8.

Public Participation

8.1

Delegations on Agenda Items

Any person who wishes to appear before Council regarding an item on the agenda must register with the Clerk's Office. To register you can:

1. Complete the online delegation form: www.georgianbluffs.ca/delegations.
2. Call the Clerk's Office at 519-376-2729 ext. 603; or
3. Register in Council Chambers with the Clerk prior to the meeting start time (5:00 p.m.)

9.

Consent Agenda

• Recommendation:

  That Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs adopt the Consent Agenda for information, as circulated, less items _________.

9.1

Correspondence

9.1.1

County of Grey - Economic Development, Tourism & Culture Team Annual Report - 2024

9.1.2

Introduction Letter from Paul Vickers, MPP

9.1.3

Bruce Grey Poverty Taskforce - Annual Report & Request for Formal Council Representation

9.2

Minutes

None.

9.3

Resolutions From Other Municipalities

9.3.1

Town of Hanover - United States Imposition of Tariffs on Canada

9.3.2

Township of Central Frontenac support for Peterborough County Resolution - U.S Tariffs on Canadian Goods

9.3.3

City of Sarnia - Carbon Tax

9.3.4

Township of North Dundas Support for Township of South Stormont Resolution - Rural Road Safety Program

9.3.5

Municipality of East Ferris - Standing for Canada

9.3.6

Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury - Request for Landlord Tenant Reforms

9.3.7

City of Port Colborne and Town of Fort Frances Support for Town of Halton Hills Resolution - Sovereignty of Canada

9.3.8

Township of Coleman - Urgent Need for Improvements to Highways 11 and 17

9.3.9

Regional Municipality of Durham - Protecting Canadian Values: Ban the Nazi Swastika in Canada

9.3.10

Town of LaSalle - Tariffs on Canadian Production

9.3.11

Champlain Township - Canada Metal Processing Group, Announcement on steps to respond to U.S. tariff threats on the steel sector

10.

Consideration of Items Separated from Consent Agenda

11.

Reports

11.1

Committee Reports

11.1.1

Committee of the Whole

• Recommendation:

  That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on March 12, 2025 be adopted, including recommendations COW2025-014 to COW2025-020; and

  That all actions contained therein be approved. 

11.1.1.1

DEV2025-17- Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Structure D-007 ProgressReport

COW2025-014
Moved By: Councillor Rick Winters
Seconded By: Mayor Sue Carleton

That consideration of report DEV202-17 be deferred, pending investigation of other alternatives and to allow public consultation with users.

Approved

11.1.1.2

DEV2025-18- Structure S-005 Structural Load Analysis

COW2025-015
Moved By: Councillor Rick Winters
Seconded By: Mayor Sue Carleton

THAT Council receive Staff Report DEV2025-18, Structure S-005 Structural Load Analysis and consider the following recommendation; and

THAT Council adopt Alternative 2 to rehabilitate Structure S-005; and

That the bridge be temporarily closed as recommended until such time as the structure is rehabilitated.

Approved

11.1.1.3

CAO2025-12- Award of RFP2025-05 Non-Union Pay Equity and Compensation Review

COW2025-016
Moved By: Councillor Rick Winters
Seconded By: Councillor Ryan Thompson

That RFP2025-05 Non-Union Pay Equity and Compensation Review, be awarded to Gallagher Benefit, at a cost of $32,459.25, and

That the highest scoring 10 comparators list be brought back for consideration and endorsement of Council prior to commencement of the market check.

Approved

11.1.1.4

DEV2025-19- Deeming Bylaw and Quit Claim for Marietta Heidolph

COW2025-017
Moved By: Councillor Rick Winters
Seconded By: Mayor Sue Carleton

It has been demonstrated that the proposed application is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024, conforms with the Niagara Escarpment Plan, conforms with the County Official Plan, and complies with the general intent and purpose of the Township’s Zoning By-law 2020-020.

As such, it is recommended that:

1. Council directs Township staff to proceed with a quit claim which delivers a transfer for nominal consideration to the owner in respect of Louise Street, as described in Plan 180 and identified by PIN 37023-0312 (LT).
2. Council passes a bylaw deeming Plan 180 to not be a registered plan of subdivision for the purpose of Sections 50(3) and in accordance with Section 50(4) of the Planning Act.

Approved

11.1.1.5

DEV2025-20 - OSIM Progress Report and Budget Amendment

COW2025-018
Moved By: Mayor Sue Carleton
Seconded By: Councillor Tobin Day

THAT Council receive Staff Report DEV2025-020, OSIM Progress Report and Budget Amendment;

AND THAT Council amend the existing approved budget of $44,370 (excluding HST) to $53,370 (excluding HST) to be funded from the Bridges Reserve.

Approved

 

11.1.1.6

COR2025-13- Procurement Policy Updates

COW2025-019
Moved By: Mayor Sue Carleton
Seconded By: Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn

That staff report COR2025-13 be received for information; and

That the purchasing authority for RFPs, RFTs and RFQs be reduced from $100,000 to $50,000; and

That staff be directed to present an updated Township of Georgian Bluffs Procurement Policy and approving by-law for Council’s consideration at an upcoming Council meeting.

Approved

11.1.1.7

Closed Session

COW2025-020
Moved By: Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn
Seconded By: Councillor Rick Winters

That the closed session item be deferred to the March 19, 2025, Council meeting.

Approved

11.2

Information Reports

• Recommendation:

  That all information reports contained herein be received.

11.2.1

COR2025-16 - 2024 Council Remuneration and Expenses

11.2.2

DEV2025-27 - 2024 Annual Drinking Water Summary 

11.3

Recommendation Reports

11.3.1

CAO2025-13 - Award of RFP for completion of a Facilities Master Plan

• Recommendation:

  That RFP2025-04 Facilities Master Plan, be awarded to McCallum Sather at the cost of $192,952.00 exclusive of taxes.

11.3.2

CAO2025-14 - Parks Improvements: Project Management, Design and Contract Management

• Recommendation:

  That RFP2025-02 Parks Improvements: Project Management, Design and Contract Administration be awarded to Serafin Design Group (SDG) in the amount of $63,000, inclusive of taxes and a 15% project contingency.

11.3.3

DEV2025-22 - Award of Contract for the Replacement of Emery’s Bridge

• Recommendation:

  THAT Staff Report DEV-2025-022, Award of Contract for the Replacement of Emery’s Bridge, be received;

  AND THAT a contract with the firm of KB Civil Constructors Inc. for Request for Tender 2025-01 in the amount of $1,065,989.00 (excluding HST) be awarded.

  AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a contract for services.

12.

By-laws

12.1

Zoning By-laws

None.

12.2

Other By-laws

None.

13.

Unfinished Business

None.

14.

New Business

None.

15.

Notice of Motion/Notice of Discussion

16.

Closed Session

• Recommendation:

  That the Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs move into closed session at __:__ p.m. in the Sarawak Room with the Chief Administrative Officer, Deputy CAO/Director of Corporate Services, and Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk remaining in the room to discuss:

16.1

advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (open meeting exemption "f" of section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 - STRA Enforcement Opinion

17.

Confirming By-law

• Recommendation:

  That By-law No .2025-021, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council on March 19, 2025, be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation and engrossed in the By-law Book.

18.

Adjournment

Date of next regular meeting:

Committee of the Whole - April 9, 2025 @ 5:00 p.m.

• Recommendation:

  That the meeting be adjourned at __:__ p.m.