The Georgian Bluffs Record

Council Meeting

June 3, 2026

Who was there

Present (7): Sue Carleton, Cathy Moore Coburn, Tobin Day, Ejaye McComb, Grant Pringle, Isaac Shouldice, Rick Winters

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (20 motions)

19 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the agenda be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor Rick Winters, seconded by Councillor Ejaye McComb
Carried
That the minutes contained herein be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Ejaye McComb, seconded by Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle
Carried
That Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs adopt the Consent Agenda for information, as circulated, less items 9.1.1, 9.1.2, 9.1.8, 9.1.9; and That all actions contained herein be approved.
Moved by Councillor Ejaye McComb, seconded by Councillor Tobin Day
Carried
That Council receive staff report DEV2026-041 “By-law Enforcement Policy Update” for information, and; That staff be directed to amend the policy to incorporate the feedback of Council; and That staff be directed to present a by-law for the enactment of the updated By-law Enforcement Policy and repeal By-law 2018-055 as substantially included in this report.
Moved by Councillor Rick Winters, seconded by Councillor Ejaye McComb
Carried
That this report be received for information; and That staff are directed to schedule a public meeting with the users of the East Linton, Shallow Lake, Oxenden and Pottawatomi water system, regarding the proposed changes as outlined in the attached 2026 Water Rate Study & O. Reg 453/07 Financial Plan and report back to Council following the public meeting on next steps.
Moved by Councillor Rick Winters, seconded by Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn
Carried
That Appendix “H” O. Reg 453/07 Financial Plan as presented by DFA Infrastructure International Inc., as attached, is hereby approved; and That staff are hereby directed to forward the Township of Georgian Bluffs 2026 Water System Financial Plan No. 083- 301A to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as required; and That staff are hereby directed to post on the Township website and make available to the public at no charge a copy of the O. Reg. 453/07 Financial Plan; and That consideration of the 2026 Water Rate Study be
Moved by Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn, seconded by Councillor Ejaye McComb
Deferred
That Item 9.1.1 be received for Information.
Moved by Councillor Tobin Day, seconded by Councillor Ejaye McComb
Carried
That Council directs Staff to waive the tent permit fee used at the Memorial Tree Ceremony on June 14, 2026, at Grey Sauble Conservation Authority Headquarters.
Moved by Councillor Tobin Day, seconded by Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle
Carried
That Council direct Staff to provide a contribution of $500 in support of the Youth Climate Action Conference, with funding to be drawn from the Climate Sustainability Reserve.
Moved by Councillor Isaac Shouldice, seconded by Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn
Carried
That Council defer consideration of the funding request submitted by Cobble Beach for the Concours d'Elegance event until Staff’s Special Events Report has been presented to Council.
Moved by Councillor Ejaye McComb, seconded by Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn
Carried
That all information reports contained herein be received.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle, seconded by Councillor Isaac Shouldice
Carried
That Council authorizes staff to issue refunds for garbage bag tags to residents of the Township of Georgian Bluffs subject to the parameters outlined in this report from July 2nd to September 30th; and That Council authorizes a letter of Direction to staff withdraw cash funds to a maximum of $10,000 in order to provide garbage bag tag refunds to residents of the Township of Georgian Bluffs, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Ejaye McComb, seconded by Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle
Carried
That Council be recessed and hereby moves into Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Councillor Tobin Day, seconded by Councillor Isaac Shouldice
Carried
The Council receive staff report DEV2026-049 East Linton Water Master Plan Update for Information, and; That Council authorize staff to proceed with the further update of the East Linton Water Master Plan as substantially described in report DEV2026-049, and; That Council Authorize the unbudgeted expenditure of $60,000.00 (+H.S.T) from the Working Capital Reserve to complete the plan update, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Rick Winters, seconded by Councillor Ejaye McComb
Carried
That the Committee of the Whole meeting be adjourned and that Council be resumed at 6:01 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Tobin Day, seconded by Councillor Ejaye McComb
Carried
Whereas, Council has given consideration to the written comments submitted by the agencies in the decision on proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z-06-26 for the Township of Georgian Bluffs, for property located at 340068 Stone School Road, Georgian Bluffs; and Whereas Council has considered oral submissions made at the Public Meeting; Therefore be it resolved that Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs is satisfied that the proposed amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement 2024 and other governing regulations; and That By-law 2026-035 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.
Moved by Councillor Rick Winters, seconded by Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle
Carried
That By-law 2026-036, being a By-law respecting construction demolition, change of use permits and inspections, pursuant to the Ontario Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, C.23., 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.
Moved by Councillor Ejaye McComb, seconded by Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle
Carried
That the Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs move into closed session at 6:04 p.m. in the Sarawak Room with the Chief Administrative Officer and Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk remaining in the room to discuss: 17.1 litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (open meeting exemption "e" of section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001) - Enforcement Matter 17.2 litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (open meeting exemption "e" of section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001) - Drainage Matter
Moved by Councillor Rick Winters, seconded by Councillor Ejaye McComb
Carried
That By-law No. 2026-037, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council on June 3, 2026, 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.
Moved by Councillor Ejaye McComb, seconded by Councillor Rick Winters
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle, seconded by Councillor Ejaye McComb
Carried

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