Township of Georgian Bluffs
Committee of the Whole Agenda

Wednesday, December 04, 2024 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.

Land Acknowledgment 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

• Recommendation:

  That a delegation from Bob Hope regarding Green Burials be deferred to the January 15, 2025 meeting of Council due to inclement weather; and

  That the agenda be approved as amended.

   

4.

Declaration of Pecuniary Interest

5.

Announcements

6.

Public Hearings

None.

7.

Delegations/Public Question Period

7.1

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.

7.2

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.

7.2.1

Bob Hope - Green Burials

8.

Correspondence

8.1

Letter of Support from the Georgian Bluffs Climate Action Team - Green Burials

• Recommendation:

  THAT the correspondence Re: Letter of Support from the Georgian Bluffs Climate Action Team - Green Burials be received for information. 

9.

Staff Reports

9.1

Development & Infrastructure

9.1.1

DEV2024-064 - Award of Contract for Engineering Services for Pottawatomi Watermain Extension

• Recommendation:

  THAT Staff Report DEV2024-064, Award of Contract for RFP 2024-07, Engineering Services for Watermain Extension to the Community of Pottawatomi be received.

  AND THAT a contract with the firm of WT Infrastructure Solutions Inc. for RFP 2024-07 in the amount of $387,885.00 (excluding HST) be awarded.

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

9.1.2

DEV2024-066 - Award of Single Source Contract for Engineering Services for the Reconstruction of Old Beach Drive

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council receive Staff Report DEV2024-066, titled “Award of Single Source Contract for Engineering Services for the Reconstruction of Old Beach Drive.”

  AND That Council waive Section 4.1 Limits of By-Law 2019-047 Purchasing Policy to authorize a single-source contract;

  AND THAT a single-source contract with the engineering firm GEI Consultants in the amount not to be exceeded of $1,320,000.00 (excluding HST) be awarded;

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

9.2

Community & Environmental Services

9.2.1

CES2024-16 - 2024-2025 Winter Operations Plan

• Recommendation:

  That the Proposed Winter Operations Plan, attached as Schedule A to report CES2024-16, be approved.

9.3

Corporate Services

9.3.1

Council Committee and Board Appointments

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council hereby appoints members to Township Committees and Boards as follows:

  1. Councillor Ryan Thompson remain the appointed representative on the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library Board; 
  2. Councillor Rick Winters and Councillor Tobin Day be appointed to the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority Board; 
  3. Councillor Rick Winters remain the appointed representative on the inter-Township Fire Department Joint Board of Management; and
  4. Councillor Ryan Thompson remain the appointed representative on the Grey County Farm Safety Association Committee; and
  5. Councillor Isaac Shouldice remain the appointed representative on the Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee; and; 
  6. Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle remain the appointed representative on the Veterinary Services Committee; and
  7. Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn be appointed as a member of the Community School Alliance Committee; and  

  That the following appointments made in 2024 remain in effect for the remainder of the Council term:

  1. That Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn, appointed representative to the Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board; and
  2. That Mayor Sue Carleton, appointed representative to the Multi-Municipal Energy Working Group; and
  3. That Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle, appointed representative to the Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition; and

  That a by-law be presented at the January 15, 2025, meeting of Council to formalize appointments to Committees and Boards ending in November of 2026.

9.3.2

COR2024-051 - Committee of Adjustment - Council Member Appointments

• Recommendation:

  That staff be directed to present a by-law for enactment at the December 11, 2024, meeting of Council to appoint Mayor Sue Carleton and Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn to the Committee of Adjustment, expiring December 11, 2025, amended, 

10.

Unfinished Business

None

11.

New Business

None

12.

Notice of Motion

13.

Closed Session

None

14.

Date of Next Regular Meeting/Adjournment

Last Council Meeting of 2024 - Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

• Recommendation:

  That the meeting be adjourned at 6:04 p.m.