Township of Georgian Bluffs
Committee of the Whole Agenda

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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.
Public Hearings
 

Nil

6.
Delegations
 

Nil

7.
Correspondence
 

Nil

8.
Staff Reports
 

8.1
Finance
 

8.1.1
FIN2021-20 - Development Charges Background Study RFP
This item has attachments. 

1.Development Charges Background Study RFP.pdf
  • Recommendation:

    That report FIN2021-20, Development Charges Background Study RFP, be received, and

    That Committee hereby awards RFP 2021-18, for the provision of consulting services to complete a Development Charges background study and the applicable implementing bylaw, to Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. at a cost of $26,900 plus HST, and

    That the project be funded from the Township’s modernization reserve.

8.2
Operations
 

8.2.1
OPS 2021-48 Contract Ditching
This item has attachments. 

1.OPS 2021-48 - Ditching Contract.pdf
  • Recommendation:

    Whereas RFT 2021-23, to complete contract ditching and drainage improvements on various roads within the Township of Georgian Bluffs, received no tender submissions;

    Now Therefore, Council hereby waives the procurement policy and sole sources this contract to Gord Sloan Gradall Rentals at $172.00 per hour, inclusive of equipment, operator, insurance, and operating costs, (excluding HST) for a period of 1 year with 2 optional 1-year extensions.

8.2.2
OPS 2021-50 - Salt Management Plan
This item has attachments. 

1.OPS 2021-50 Salt Management Plan.pdf
2.Schedule A – Georgian Bluffs Salt Management Plan.pdf
  • Recommendation:

    That staff report OPS 2021-50 entitled “Salt Management Plan” be received; and

    That Committee approve the Proposed Salt Management Plan, attached to this report as Schedule A; and

    That a copy of the Proposed Salt Management Plan be provided to Environment Canada for information.

8.2.3
OPS 2021-51 - Bridge Inspection Report
This item has attachments. 

1.OPS 2021-51 2021 Bridge Inspection Report.pdf
2.Table 1 - Bridge Culvert Inventory Recommendation Summary (2020).pdf
3.Table 2 - Summary of Future Bridge Culvert Work (2020).pdf
4.Table 3 - Barrier and Approach Protection Recommendations (2020).pdf
5.Table 4 - Reduced Load Limit Summary (2020).pdf
  • Recommendation:

    That staff report OPS 2021-51 entitled “2021 Bridge Inspection Report” be received as information only.

8.2.4
OPS 2021-52 - Contract Services
This item has attachments. 

1.OPS 2021-52 Contract Services.pdf
2.OPS 2021-51 Appendix 1.pdf
  • Recommendation:

    That Council hereby approve the following contract service providers for the period of November 1st, 2021, until October 31st, 2022:

    1. Fluker Electrical Mechanical Contractors Inc as the primary Heating & Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical contractor for all Township Facilities at a rate of $85.00 per hour for the Administration Building, Derby Works Depot, Derby Community Centre, Shallow Lake Community Centre, Shallow Lake Water Treatment Plant, Sarawak Works Depot, Former Sarawak Administration Building, East Linton Water Treatment Plant, Kemble Arena, Keppel Works Depot, and $90.00 per hour for the Wiarton Airport.
    2. Beckett Tree Service as the primary Tree Removal & Trimming Services contractor for the Township at a rate of $105.00 per hour for bucket truck services and worker.
    3. Ron Pringle Electrical Ltd. as the primary Street Light Repair & Maintenance Services contractor for the Township at a rate of $140.00 per hour for bucket truck services and workers.

9.
Public Question Period
 

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

10.
Unfinished Business
 

Nil

11.
New Business
 

Nil

12.
Notice of Motion
 

13.
Closed Session
 

Nil

14.
Date of Next Regular Meeting/Adjournment
 

Council - October 20, 2021, 5:00 p.m.

Committee of the Whole - November 3, 2021, 5:00 p.m.

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