Township of Georgian Bluffs
Committee of the Whole Agenda

Wednesday, October 23, 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 the agenda be approved as presented.

4.

Declaration of Pecuniary Interest

5.

Announcements

6.

Public Hearings

Nil

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.

7.1.1

Green Fleet Strategy - Roger Martin

• Recommendation:

  That the order of business be amended to consider item 9.1.1. - CAO2024-032 immediately following the presentation by Roger Martin.

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.

Nil

8.

Correspondence

Nil

9.

Staff Reports

9.1

Office of the CAO

9.1.1

CAO2024-032 - Georgian Bluffs Green Fleet Strategy

• Recommendation:

  That Council acknowledge and recognize the valued contribution of Roger Martin’s expertise and generous volunteer support in helping to develop a Green Fleet Strategy and a fleet GHG estimating tool for Georgian Bluffs and,

  That staff be directed to use the tool in developing a long-term strategy for fleet renewal and replacement to be embedded within the Georgian Bluffs Asset Management Plan in 2025, and,

  That staff be directed to develop a long-term (thru 2050) fleet renewal program that supports the adoption of zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) only as practical ZEVs become available for the Township’s various jobs.

9.1.2

CAO2024-033 - Committed to Change – 2024 Update

• Recommendation:

  That report CAO2024-033 being a report on 2024 activities under the Committed to Action Corporate Climate Action Plan be received for information.

9.1.3

CAO2024-034 - Gravel Roads vs Surface Treated Roads

• Recommendation:

  The report CAO2024-034 be received for information.

9.2

Corporate Services

9.2.1

COR2024-038 - Functional Road Classifications

• Recommendation:

  That Committee of the Whole receive report COR2024-038, Functional Road Classifications, and

  That staff proceed with drafting a level of service policy for each functional road classification and identified service consistent with current levels of service and inclusive of Committee comments received, and

  That the draft policy be promoted and shared for public engagement on Engage GB to receive feedback before presenting to Council for adoption.

9.2.2

COR2024-039 - 2025 Budget Survey Results

• Recommendation:

  That Committee of the Whole receives the 2025 Budget Survey results for information.

9.2.3

COR2024-040 - Cemetery Software Quotations

• Recommendation:

  That staff be delegated the authority to enter negotiations through an informal request for quotation process for the purchase of cemetery software under the budgeted amount of $25,000.

10.

Unfinished Business

Nil

11.

New Business

Nil

12.

Notice of Motion

13.

Closed Session

Nil

14.

Date of Next Regular Meeting/Adjournment

Council - Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

Committee of the Whole - Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.