Whereas the County issued draft approval conditions for Application 42T-2022-10 on February 27, 2025, which included Condition 6: Prior to final approval by the County, a by-law amending Zoning By-law 2020-020, as amended (the “Zoning By-law”) shall be approved and in force and effect under Sections 34 and 36 of the Planning Act, to the satisfaction of the Township; and As Draft Plan Approval for
That the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on February 19, 2025, be adopted.
That Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs adopt the Consent Agenda for information, as circulated, less items 9.1.1 and 9.3.4.
That the recommendation of the Committee of Adjustment with respect to 100% virtual meetings be endorsed; and That staff be directed to present an amending By-law to revise section 11.0 of By-Law 2022-042 with respect to the location of meetings be amended on a pilot basis for the remainder of the council term.
Whereas section 3(2) of the Building Code Act, 1992 requires that a Council of a municipality appoint a Chief Building Official and such inspectors as necessary for the enforcement of the Act; and Whereas Council deems it necessary to have an in-house Chief Building Official, rather than rely on shared service arrangements; Now therefore, that staff be directed to fill the position of the Chief Bu
That the agenda be approved as presented.
That Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs adopt the Consent Agenda for information, as circulated; and That all items contained herein be approved.
That staff be directed to present a by-law for enactment at the December 11, 2024, meeting of Council to appoint Councillor Ryyan Thompson and Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn to the Committee of Adjustment, expiring December 11, 2025; and That staff be directed make the necessary amendments to By- Law 2024-068 as presented on the agenda.
That By-law 2024-066, being a By-law to adopt the 2024 Emergency Management Plan and Program 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.
That By-law 2024-067, being a By-law to appoint members of Council to various Committees and Local Boards, 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.
That By-law 2024-068, being a By-law to appoint members to the Committee of Adjustment for 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.
That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on November 13, 2024, be adopted, including recommendations COW2024-111 to COW2024-118, less COW2024-115; and That all items contained herein be approved.
That the agenda be approved as presented. Approved 4. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest None declared. 5. Announcements None. 6. Public Hearings None. 7. Delegations/Public Question Period 7.1 Items On The Agenda 7.1.1 Green Fleet Strategy - Roger Martin Roger Martin provided an overview of the 30-year green fleet and the corresponding environmental changes that would occur. He reviewed the import
That the agenda be approved as presented.
That Council receive the letter from the Inter Township Joint Board of Management for information.
That staff reach out to the Chamber of Commerce to confirm the status of the discussions regarding the extension of transportation services to Georgian Bluffs; and That staff be directed to bring back a report detailing the cost of potential transit services.
That By-law No. 2024-044, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council on September 11, 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.
That the agenda be approved as presented.
That Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs adopt the Consent Agenda for information, as circulated; and That all items contained therein be approved.
That Council direct staff to enter into a Shared Services agreement with the City of Owen Sound for the provision of Fire Prevention Services, and, That the CAO be authorized to sign an agreement for the provision of Shared Services as per this report on an annual basis, pending budget approval, until such time as the services are no longer required, and, That the agreement specifies a ‘day rate’
That the proposed 2025 budget timeline and guiding principles be endorsed by Council.
That By-law 2024-040, being a By-law to permit backyard poultry in residential areas of the Township, 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.
That By-law No. 2024-041, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council on July 3, 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.
That staff be directed to look into canvas for community representation to represent the Township on the Multi Municipal Energy Working Group.
That recommendation COW2024-056 be adopted.
That Council approve the following amendments to the 2024 Council schedule: 1. The regular Council meeting scheduled for August 14, 2024, be brought forward to July 17, 2024 @ 5:00 p.m. 2. A Special Council meeting be called on November 22, 2024 @ 9:00 a.m., to hold a 2025 Strategic Budget Session; and That staff be directed to carry out the necessary administrative actions for the schedule amendm
That By-law 2024-033, being a By-law to authorize a No Demand for Service Agreement, 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.
That By-law No. 2024-035, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council on June 12, 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.
That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on May 8, 2024, be adopted, including recommendations COW2024-044 to COW2024-049.
That By-law No. 2024-020, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council on April 10, 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.
That Council direct staff to issue a Request for Proposal for consulting support for developing a new Garbage Collection RFP to be issued, and awarded in 2024 for future budget consideration, and, That the costs associated with developing an RFP be funding from the Working Capital Reserve, and, That staff are directed to undertake a community engagement process around priorities for future garbage
That the agenda be approved as presented.
That the minutes from the November 22, 2023, meeting of Council be adopted.
That the correspondence from the Township of Coleman regarding Conservation Officer Reclassification be received.
That By-law 2023-084, being a By-law to appoint a Clerk and repeal By-laws 2020-108, 2021-051, and 2022-062, 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.
That By-law No. 2023-089, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council on December 13, 2023, 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.
That By-law No. 2023-032, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Joint Councils on May 15, 2023, 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.