Township of Georgian Bluffs Special Council Agenda

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 9:00 A.m. - 4:00 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.

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.

Strategic Session - 2025 Budget Priorities

• Recommendation:

  That By-law 2019-125 - Procedure By-law be waived to allow Council to hold a strategic session to discuss 2025 budget priorities; and

  That the Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs hereby moves into a Strategic Session at __:__ a.m.

5.1

2025 Budget Priorities Presentation

5.1.1

Opening Remarks

5.1.2

2025 Water Funded Base Budget

5.1.3

2025 Tax Funded Base Budget

5.1.4

Council Budget Priorities

5.1.5

2025 Budget Requests

5.1.5.1

Development and Infrastructure

1. Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) Proposed Capital Projects
2. Water Rates Study
3. Water Meter Replacement
4. Sidewalk and Walkway Replacement
5. Hardtop Surface Program
6. Bridges Program

5.1.5.2

Community and Environmental Services

1. Tennis Courts and Boat Launch
2. Municipally Owned Building Repairs and Improvements
3. Parks and Open Spaces
4. Rail Trail Improvements
5. Invasive Species and Noxious Weeds
6. Ash Tree Removal
7. Waste Management
8. Sweep Contract Changes
9. Maintenance Gravel
10. Vehicle Replacement

5.1.5.3

Corporate Services

1. Economic Development Program
2. Fibre Internet at Administration Building
3. Cemetery Works
4. eScribe Closed Captioning

5.1.5.4

Office of the CAO

1. Staff Professional Development 
2. Salaries and Market Check
3. Summer Students

5.1.6

Closing Remarks

5.2

Back to Special Council

• Recommendation:

  That the Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs hereby moves back into Special Council at __:__ p.m.

6.

2025 Budget Direction

7.

Confirming By-law

• Recommendation:

  That By-law No. 2024-045, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Special Council on September 27, 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.

8.

Date of Next Regular Meeting/Adjournment

Council – October 2, 2024 @ 5:00 p.m.

Special Committee of the Whole – October 2, 2024, immediately following Council @ 5:00 p.m.