Township of Georgian Bluffs
Council Agenda
 

Wednesday, December 14, 2022 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

Council Chambers
177964 Grey Road 18, R.R#3,
Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N5

 

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1.

Call to Order

2.

Land Acknowledgement Statement

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

Council

• Recommendation:

  That the minutes of the Council meeting held on September 21, 2022, be adopted.

5.1.1

Council - September 21, 2022

5.2

Special Council

• Recommendation:

  That the minutes of the following Special Council meetings, be adopted:

  • November 16, 2022 (Inaugural Council Meeting)
  • November 22, 2022 (Council Orientation)
  • December 7, 2022.

5.2.1

Special Council (Inaugural) - November 16, 2022

5.2.2

Special Council (Orientation) - November 22, 2022

5.2.3

Special Council - December 7, 2022

6.

Announcements

Nil

7.

Public Hearings

Nil

8.

Delegations

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

9.1.1

Letter from the Premier of Ontario - Letter of Congratulations

9.1.2

Rural Ontario Municipal Association - Call for Nominations 2023-2027 Board of Directors

9.1.3

Norfolk County Letter - Bill 23 -More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022

9.1.4

City of Toronto Correspondence - Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022

9.2

Resolutions from other Municipalities

Nil

9.3

Minutes

Nil

9.4

Informational Reports

Nil

10.

Consideration of Items Separated from Consent Agenda

11.

Correspondence

11.1

Saugeen Economic Development Corporation/Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation - Request for Sponsorship

12.

Committee Reports

12.1

Committee of Whole

• Recommendation:

  That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on December 7, 2022, be adopted, including recommendations COW2022-057 to COW2022-063. 

12.1.1

LEG2022-015 - 2022 Municipal and School Board Election

COW2022-057
Moved By: Councillor Rick Winters
Seconded By: Councillor Tobin Day

That report LEG2022-015, be received for the information of Council, to fulfill the requirements of Section 12 (3) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996; and

That annual elections reserve fund allocations be increased by $3000.00 per year to accommodate purchase of new IT equipment, to be assigned to Council, at the commencement of each term.

Approved

12.1.2

LEG2022-016 - Procedure By-law Updates

COW2022-058
Moved By: Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn
Seconded By: Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle

Whereas staff have identified opportunities for efficiencies in current Council and Committee procedures;

Now Therefore, Township Procedure By-law 2019-125 be amended as described herein; and

That a by-law to amend Procedure By-law 2019-125, be presented for enactment at the December 14, 2022 meeting of Council.

Approved

12.1.3

PL.2022.60 - Request for Extension of Draft Plan Approval DavenportSubdivision 42T-2017-05

COW2022-059
Moved By: Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn
Seconded By: Councillor Ryan Thompson

That Council support the request to extend draft approval for Plan of Subdivision 42T-2017-05 for Part Lot 27, Concession 3, Part 1 of Plan 16R-11376, and South Part of Lot 27, Concession 3, Part 1 of Plan 16R-11378, geographic Township of Sarawak, known as Deerfield Acres, for a further three (3) years to July 23, 2026; and

That the $990.00 application fee be waived, as the Township has not constructed the infrastructure required to service the subdivision.

Approved

12.1.4

PL.2022.61 Committee of Adjustment Appointment of Council Members

COW2022-060
Moved By: Councillor Tobin Day
Seconded By: Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn

Whereas Council endorsed ratification of By-law 2022-042, being a By-law to establish a Committee of Adjustment and Committee procedures at their meeting on July 13, 2022; and

Whereas Section 4.5 of By-law 2022-042 requires two (2) members of Council to be appointed to the Township Committee of Adjustment;

Now Therefore, Council hereby appoints Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn and Councillor Ryan Thompson members to said Committee, for the 2022-2026 Council term.

Approved

12.1.5

PL.2022.62 - Application for Support of a Condominium Exemption GeorgianPlanning Solutions

COW2022-061
Moved By: Councillor Isaac Shouldice
Seconded By: Councillor Ryan Thompson

That the Township of Georgian Bluffs is satisfied that all matters under Section 51 and 51.1 of the Planning Act have been addressed to their satisfaction; and

That development of the lands is addressed through the existing Master Development Agreement, Master Subdivision Agreement, the Site Plan Agreements and the Ontario Building Code; and

That the Township supports an exemption from Section 51 of the Planning Act for the development legally described as PLAN 16M15 PT BLK 75 RP;16R11409 PARTS 5 6 8 AND 9 and PLAN 16M15 PT BLK 75 RP;16R11409 PART 10; and

Further, that this resolution be forwarded to the County of Grey and the Applicant.

Approved

12.1.6

PL.2022.63 - Award Community Improvement Plan Project to J.L. Richards& Associates Limited

COW2022-062
Moved By: Councillor Tobin Day
Seconded By: Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle

That Township Purchasing By-law 2019-047 be waived; and

That the contract for the creation of a Community Improvement Plan be awarded to JL Richards and Associates Limited at an upset limit fee of $24,624 (excluding HST).

Approved

12.1.7

Pottawatomi Water Services

COW2022-063
Moved By: Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn
Seconded By: Councillor Tobin Day

Whereas Township Council has received concerns regarding water services from the Pottawatomi community for several years and;

Whereas Council heard most recently from a resident delegation at their September 21st meeting expressing continued concerns and;

Whereas the Township of Georgian Bluffs has acknowledged a need to explore an alternate water service for the Pottawatomi area of the Township and;

Whereas extension of water service from the City of Owen Sound to the Pottawatomi area may be a viable option;

Now Therefore, be it resolved;

That the Mayor draft a letter to the City of Owen Sound Council, on behalf of the Township of Georgian Bluffs Council, requesting a meeting of the CAOs and Mayors of the two Municipalities to explore the viability of City water services being extended to the Pottawatomi area of the Township.

Approved

13.

Staff Reports

13.1

Planning

13.1.1

PL.2022.64 - Lift 0.3 m Reserve Algonquin Trail - Reid's Heritage Homes

• Recommendation:

  That Council approve By-law 2022-077 to authorize lifting the 0.3 m Reserve on Algonquin Trail as outlined in report PL.2022.64.

   

13.1.2

PL.2022.65 - Request to Lift 0.3 m Reserve 4th Ave SW - Smithcorp

• Recommendation:

  That Council approve By-law 2022-06 to authorize lifting the 0.3 m Reserve on 4^th Ave SW as outlined in report PL.2022.65.

13.1.3

PL.2022.66 - Boulter Subdivision Addendum Agreement for Lot 1, 16M-67

• Recommendation:

  That Council approve By-law 2022-075 to authorize an addendum to the Subdivision Agreement for Lot 1, Plan 16M-67.

14.

Public Question Period

Please email questions for consideration of Council to the Acting Clerk at [email protected].

15.

By-laws

15.1

Zoning By-laws

Nil

15.2

Other By-laws

15.2.1

By-law 2022-071

Further to report LEG2022-016 approved with administrative amendments at the December 7, 2022, meeting of the Committee of the Whole: Committee of the Whole - December 07, 2022 (escribemeetings.com).

Being a By-law to amend Procedure By-law 2019-125.

• Recommendation:

  That By-law 2022-071, being a By-law to amend Procedure By-law 2019-125, be read a first, second and 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.

15.2.2

By-law 2022-073

Being a by-law to appoint an Acting Deputy Clerk.

• Recommendation:

  That By-law 2022-073, being a By-law to appoint an Acting Deputy Clerk, be read a first, second and 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.

15.2.3

By-law 2022-074

Further to report PL.2022.61 approved at the December 7, 2022, meeting of the Committee of the Whole: Committee of the Whole - December 07, 2022 (escribemeetings.com).

Being a by-law to appoint Council members to the Committee of Adjustment.

• Recommendation:

  That By-law 2022-074, being a By-law to appoint Council members to the Committee of Adjustment, be read a first, second and 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.

15.2.4

By-Law 2022-075 

See item 13.1.3

Being a By-law to authorize an Addendum Agreement to the Subdivision Agreement, with Boulter Estates Limited for Lot 1 of Registered Plan of Subdivision No. 16M-67 in the former Township of Keppel.

• Recommendation:

  That By-law 2022-075, being a By-law to authorize an Addendum Agreement to the Subdivision Agreement, with Boulter Estates Limited for Registered Plan of Subdivision No. 16M-67, be read a first, second and 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.

15.2.5

By-law 2022-076 Being a By-law to Lift 0.3 m Reserve on 4th Ave SW

See item 13.1.2

Being a By-law to establish Block 20 of Plan 1082 being a 0.3 metre reserve, as a highway in the Township of Georgian Bluffs.

• Recommendation:

  That By-law 2022-076, being a By-law to establish Block 20 of Plan 1082 being a 0.3 metre reserve, as a highway in the Township of Georgian Bluffs, be read a first, second and 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.

15.2.6

By-law 2022-077 Being a By-law to Lift 0.3 m Reserve on Algonquin Trail

See item 13.1.1

Being a by-law to establish Blocks 92, 95, 99 of Plan 16M-15 each being a 0.3 metre reserve, as a highway in the Township of Georgian Bluffs.

• Recommendation:

  That By-law 2022-077, being a By-law to establish Blocks 92, 95, 99 of Plan 16M-15 each being a 0.3 metre reserve, as a highway in the Township of Georgian Bluffs, be read a first, second and 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.

16.

Unfinished Business

Nil

17.

New Business

17.1

Grey Sauble Conservation Authority - Interim Board Appointments for the December 21, 2022, Meeting

• Recommendation:

  Whereas participating municipalities within the jurisdiction of the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority may appoint Members in accordance with Section 14 of the Conservation Authorities Act, 1990; and

  Whereas the Township of Georgian Bluffs may appoint two (2) members based on its population; and

  Whereas Council has not yet formalized committee and board appointments for the 2022-2026 term of Council;

  Now therefore, Council hereby appoints two (2) members to attend the December 21, 2022, meeting pending formal committee and board appointments in January 2023.

18.

Notice of Motion

19.

Closed Session

• Recommendation:

  That Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs move into closed session at __:__ p.m. in the Council Chambers with the CAO, and Acting Clerk remaining in the room to discuss: 

19.1

advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose

20.

Confirming By-law

• Recommendation:

  That By-law No. 2022-078, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council on December 14, 2022, 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.

21.

Date of Next Regular Meeting/Adjournment

Committee of the Whole – January 11, 2023, 5:00 p.m.

Council – January 18, 2023, 5:00 p.m.