Township of Georgian Bluffs Special Council Agenda

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 9:00 A.m. - 3:00 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

Council Chambers are open to the public. To watch this meeting virtually, visit the Township of Georgian Bluffs' Council YouTube Channel 

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1.

Call to Order

2.

Land Acknowledgement Statement

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge with respect, the history, spirituality, and 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. And further give thanks to the Chippewas of Saugeen, and the Chippewas of Nawash, now known as the Saugeen Ojibway Nation, as the traditional keepers of this land. We also recognize, the Metis and Inuit whose ancestors shared this land and these waters. May we all, as Treaty People, live with respect on this land, and live-in peace and friendship with all its diverse peoples.

3.

Approval of Agenda/Additions to the Agenda

• Recommendation:

  That the agenda be approved as presented.

4.

Declaration of Pecuniary Interest

5.

2024 Draft Budget Presentation

Further to direction given at the December 4, 2023, meeting of Special Council for the 2024 Budget - Strategic Session: Special Council Meeting (georgianbluffs.ca)

2024 Draft Budget presentation to be provided by staff with Ontario Clean Water Agency presenting 2024 Major Maintenance Recommendations.

• Recommendation:

  That Council received the 2024 Draft Budget and all appendices contained therein for information; and

  That Council hereby direct staff to present the 2024 Sums Required By-law for approval; and

  That upon the County of Grey’s adoption of their 2024 Budget and 2024 Tax Policy staff are hereby directed to present the 2024 Tax Rates By-Law for approval.

6.

Confirming By-law

• Recommendation:

  That By-law No. 2024-006, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Special Council on January 30, 2024, 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.

7.

Date of Next Regular Meeting/Adjournment

Committee of the Whole – February 7, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

Council – February 14, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.