Township of Georgian Bluffs
Council Agenda
 

Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 5:00 P.m. - 7:00 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 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 - February 2, 2022

• Recommendation:

  That the minutes of the Council meeting held February 2, 2022, be adopted.

6.

Announcements

Nil

7.

Public Hearings

7.1

Planning Public Hearings

• Recommendation:

  That the regular meeting of Committee of the Whole be recessed to host public hearings for the following Zoning By-law Amendment applications:

  • Z-01-22, for Amanda Older and Eli Vermilyea, for property located at an unassigned address on Grey Road 17, and
  • Z-17-21, for Blair and Cherilyn Radborne, for property located at 130 Maple Ridge Road.

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7.1.1

Zoning By-law Amendment - Z-01-2022 

7.1.1.1

PL.2022.10 -  Z-01-22 

• Recommendation:

  Comments from the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority note that the application is not consistent with the policies of Section 2.1 of the Provincial Policy Statement 2020. 

  It is recommended that that the decision on Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z-01-22 for Amanda Older and Eli Vermilyea for lands described as CON 20 PT LOT 3 RP 16R4491; PART 2, be deferred until positive comments have been received from the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority.

7.1.2

Zoning By-law Amendment - Z-17-21 

7.1.2.1

PL.2022.09 - Z-17-21 

• Recommendation:

  Comments received from the Saugeen Ojibway Nation request that the applicant submit an archeological assessment.  In the absence of an archeological assessment, consistency with the Provincial Policy Statement 2020 cannot be determined at this time.  It is recommended;

  That PL.2022.09 Public Meeting Report for Z-17-21, B11-21, B12-21 and B13-21 for Radbourne, be received for information and any decisions on the applications be deferred to a future date.

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

BDO - Township of Georgian Bluffs Audit Planning Letter

9.2

Minutes

9.2.1

Inter Township Joint Board of Management - November 9, 2021

9.2.2

Police Services Board - December 7, 2021

9.2.3

Inter Township Joint Board of Management - Special Meeting - December 13, 2021

9.2.4

Inter Township Joint Board of Management - Special Budget Meeting - January 25, 2022

9.3

Resolutions From Other Municipalities

Nil

9.4

Informational Reports

9.4.1

PL.2022.11 - Deeming By-law - North Bass Lake Road

9.4.2

Community Milestone Recognition (Mayoral Certificates)

10.

Consideration of Items Separated from Consent Agenda

11.

Correspondence

Nil

12.

Committee Reports

12.1

Committee of Whole

• Recommendation:

  That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on February 9, 2022 be adopted, including recommendations COW2022-013 to COW2022-014.

12.1.1

OPS2022-09 - 2022 Water Rates

COW2022-013
Moved By: Councillor Ryan Thompson
Seconded By: Councillor Carol Barfoot

That staff report OPS2022-09 entitled “2022 Water Rates” be received for information purposes; and

That the new water rates be enacted, effective May 1, 2022, for the July 2022 water bill circulation, thus allowing for adequate time for notifying residents; and

That staff are hereby directed to create an online tool for publication on the Township’s website, to assist the public in evaluating impacts of the proposed water rates; and

That a by-law to establish 2022 Water Rates, be presented at the February 16, 2022, meeting of Council.

Approved (7 to 0)

12.1.2

Pl.2022.04 - NEP Amendment UA 59, Wiarton Airport

COW2022-014
Moved By: Councillor Paul Sutherland
Seconded By: Deputy Mayor Sue Carleton

Whereas the Township of Georgian Bluffs sold the Wiarton Keppel International Airport to private ownership; and

Whereas said sale closed on December 21, 2021;

Now Therefore, the Senior Planner is hereby directed to submit a formal withdrawal of the Niagara Escarpment Plan (NEP) Amendment UA 59, Wiarton Airport application to the Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC), as the Township is no longer the owner of the Wiarton Keppel International Airport.

Approved

13.

Staff Reports

Nil

14.

Public Question Period

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

15.

By-laws

15.1

Zoning By-laws

Nil

15.2

Other By-laws

15.2.1

By-law 2022-010

Being a By-law to deem lands described as Plan 825 Lots 5 & 6 in the geographic Township of Keppel, are hereby deemed not to be lots on a Registered Plan of Subdivision, for the purposes of Section 50 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990. 

See item 9.4.1.

• Recommendation:

  That By-law 2022-010, being a By-law to deem lands described as Plan 825 Lots 5 & 6 in the geographic Township of Keppel, are hereby deemed not to be lots on a Registered Plan of Subdivision, for the purposes of Section 50 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, 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 2022-012

Being a By-law to approve the imposition and collection of Water Rates for water systems owned and operated by the Township of Georgian Bluffs

Further to:

• Report OPS2021-31 and recommendation COW2021-074, approved at the July 14, 2021 meeting of Committee of the Whole, and
• Public Meeting held on November 3, 2021, and
• Public Meeting held on December 15, 2021, and
• Report OPS2022-09 and recommendation COW2022-013, approved at the February 9, 2022 meeting of Committee of the Whole.

• Recommendation:

  That By-law 2022-012, being a By-law to approve the imposition and collection of Water Rates for water systems owned and operated by 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

Nil

18.

Notice of Motion

19.

Closed Session

• Recommendation:

  That Council move into closed session at _:__ p.m. in the Council Chambers with the CAO, Director of Operations and Director of Corporate Services/Clerk remaining in the room to discuss:

19.1

Labour relations or employee negotiations

20.

Confirming By-law

• Recommendation:

  That By-law No. 2022-013, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council on February 16, 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 – March 9, 2022, 5:00 p.m.

Council - March 16, 2022, 5:00 p.m.