Township of Georgian Bluffs
Committee of the Whole Agenda

Wednesday, March 12, 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

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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 order of business be amended to consider Item 8.2.1. - DEV2025-17 - Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Structure D-007 Progress Report and Item 8.2.2. -DEV2025-18 - Structure S-005 Structural Load Analysis immediately following presentations by Pearson Engineering (Items 7.1.1. and 7.1.2.); and

  That the agenda be approved as amended.

4.

Announcements

5.

Declaration of Pecuniary Interest

6.

Announcements

7.

Public Participation

7.1

Presentations

Any person who wishes to make a presentation to Council must register with the Clerk at least seven (7) days in advance of the scheduled meeting. 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. 601.

7.1.1

Pearson Engineering - D-007 Sideroad 3 Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Updates

7.1.2

Pearson Engineering - Structure S-005 Keppel Sarawak Townline Bridge Options

7.2

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. 601; or
3. Register in Council Chambers with the Clerk prior to the meeting start time (5:00 p.m.)

7.3

Public Inquiries

Any person who wishes to appear before Council with a question or inquiry 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. 601; or
3. Register in Council Chambers with the Clerk prior to the meeting start time (5:00 p.m.)

8.

Recommendation Reports

8.1

Office of the CAO

8.1.1

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

• Recommendation:

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

  That Council endorse the municipal comparator matrix detailed herein.

8.2

Development & Infrastructure

8.2.1

DEV2025-17 - Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Structure D-007 Progress Report 

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council receive Staff Report DEV2025-018, Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) Structure D-007 Progress Report and consider the following recommendation;

  THAT Council adopt Alternative 4 of permanently closing and removing Structure D-007.

  AND THAT Council direct Staff to proceed with an amended engineering scope of work with Pearson Engineering to proceed with the permanent closure and removal of Structure D-007;

  AND THAT $271,300 be funded from the Bridges Reserve to support the construction for the permanent closure and removal as needed.

8.2.2

DEV2025-18 - Structure S-005 Structural Load Analysis

• Recommendation:

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

  THAT Council adopt Alternative 4 of permanently closing and removing Structure S-005.

8.2.3

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

• Recommendation:

  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.

8.2.4

DEV2025-20 - OSIM Progress Report and Budget Amendment

• Recommendation:

  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.

8.3

Corporate Services

8.3.1

COR2025-13 - Procurement Policy Updates

• Recommendation:

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

8.3.2

COR2025-14 - Water Meter Sole Sourcing

• Recommendation:

  That staff be directed to negotiate a single source Meter Replacement Project with Neptune Technology Inc.; and

  That following negotiations staff be directed to enter into an agreement for the Meter Replacement Project with an upset financial limit of $704,000; and

  That staff be directed to include an update to Council upon execution of the agreement, and prior to the start of any works in the Township which provides the final financial cost and estimated project timeline.

9.

Updates from Members Appointed to County Council, Committees, and Local Boards

9.1

County Council

9.2

Other Boards and Committees

10.

Unfinished Business

None.

11.

New Business

None.

12.

Notice of Motion/Notice of Discussion

13.

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:

13.1

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

14.

Reporting Out of Closed Session

15.

Adjournment

Date of next regular meeting:

Council - March 19, 2025 @ 5:00 p.m.