Township of Georgian Bluffs
Council Agenda

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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

 

To be read by Michael Benner, Director of Development and Infrastructure:


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.
Minutes of Previous Meetings

 

5.1
September 11, 2024

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - CM_Sep11_2024 - English.pdf
  • Recommendation:

    That the minutes of the Council meeting held on September 11, 2024, be adopted.

6.
Announcements

 

7.
Public Hearings

 

Nil

8.
Delegations/Public Question Period

 

8.1
Items On The Agenda

 

Any person who wishes to appear before Council regarding an item on the agenda shall make written application to the Clerk, by 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. To register: www.georgianbluffs.ca/delegations or call the Clerk's Office at 519-376-2729 ext. 603.

8.2
Items Not On The Agenda

 

Any person who wishes to appear before Council regarding an item not on the agenda may make written application to the Clerk, by the Thursday preceding the meeting they wish to speak at. To register: www.georgianbluffs.ca/delegations or all the Clerk's Office at 519-376-2729 ext. 603.


Nil

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 for Council's Information

 

9.2
Minutes

 

Nil

9.3
Resolutions From Other Municipalities

 

9.4
Informational Reports

 

Nil

10.
Consideration of Items Separated from Consent Agenda

 

11.
Correspondence

 

Nil

12.
Committee Reports

 

Nil

13.
Staff Reports

 

13.1
Development and Infrastructure

 

13.1.1
DEV2024-056 - Award of Contract for Engineering Services for MCEA Sideroad 3 Bridge

This item has attachments. 
1.Award of Contract for Engineering Services for MCEA Sideroad 3 Bridge D-007.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - Sideroad 3 - Structure D-007 Site Map.pdf
  • Recommendation:

    THAT Staff Report DEV2024-056, Award of Contract for 2024-08, Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) Sideroad 3 – Structure D-007

    AND THAT a contract with the firm of Pearson Engineering Limited for RFP 2024-08 in the amount of $148,140 (excluding HST) be awarded.

    AND THAT staff be directed to utilize the Working Capital Reserve to support the contract as needed.

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

14.
By-laws

 

14.1
By-law 2024-025 - Enbridge Franchise Agreement

This item has attachments. 
1.By-Law 2024-025 - Enbridge Franchise Agreement.pdf
2.Model Franchise Agreement - Township of Georgian Bluffs (Lower-Tier EGI South).pdf

Further to report DEV2024-006 - Enbridge Franchise Agreement Renewal and recommendation COW2024-016 approved at the February 7, 2024 meeting of the Committee of the Whole: Committee of the Whole - February 07, 2024 (escribemeetings.com) and further to a second reading approved by RES2024-099.


Being a By-law to authorize a franchise agreement between the Corporation of the Township of Georgian Bluffs and Enbridge Gas Inc.

  • Recommendation:

    That By-law 2024-026, being a By-law to authorize a franchise agreement between the Corporation of the Township of Georgian Bluffs and Enbridge Gas Inc, be read a third time, and finally passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation, and engrossed in the By-law Book. 

15.
Unfinished Business

 

Nil

16.
New Business

 

Nil

17.
Notice of Motion

 

18.
Closed Session

 

Nil

19.
Confirming By-law

This item has attachments. 
1.Confirming.pdf
  • Recommendation:

    That By-law No. 2024-046, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council on October 2, 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.

20.
Date of Next Regular Meeting/Adjournment

 

Committee of the Whole - Following adjournment. 


Committee of the Whole - Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.


Council - Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

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