Council Meeting

That the agenda be approved as presented.

That the minutes contained herein be approved.

That Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs adopt the Consent Agenda for information, as circulated, less items 9.1.4, 9.1.5, 9.3.14.

Item 9.1.4 - The Kemble Playground Project - Request for Fee Waiver That the request for fee waiver for the use of the Kemble Community Centre by the Kemble Playground Project Fundraising Committee be approved for up to 10 events.

Item 9.3.14 - City of Peterborough - Use of the Social Media Platform known as 'X' That Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs hereby supports the resolution adopted by the City of Peterborough to discontinue use of the social media platform known as X; and That the Township of Georgian Bluffs hereby directs staff to discontinue the use of X, formerly known as Twitter, except for the purpose of communicating emergency information as necessary; and That, a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all Ontario municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).

Item 9.1.5 – Thank You Letter from Clark Schneider That item 9.1.5 – Thank You Letter from Clark Schneider be received information.

That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on April 9, 2025, be adopted, including recommendations COW2025-021 to COW2025-025; and That all actions contained therein be approved.

That the information reports contained herein be received.

THAT Staff Report DEV-2025-028, Award of Contract for 2025- 02, Sidewalk Replacement Program, be received. AND THAT a contract with the bidder P & G Landscaping & Snow Removal Inc. for tender 2025-02 in the amount of $91,955.00 (excluding HST) be awarded.

THAT Council award Request for Tender 2025-03 Surface Treatment Preservation Program to Duncor Enterprises Inc. in the amount of $1,155,277.91 (excluding HST), and, THAT Council direct staff to enter into discussions to identify opportunities for additional road sections and be authorized to negotiate directly with Duncor Enterprises Inc. as per report DEV2025-029 to be included in the 2025 Surface Treatment Preservation Program to an upset limit to not exceed $1.5M; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a contract for services.

THAT Council receive Staff Report DEV-2025-030, Award of Contract for Engineering Services for Culvert Replacements THAT a contract with the firm of Pearson Engineering Limited in the amount of $185,970.00 (excluding HST) be awarded. THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a contract for services.

That By-law 2025-022, being a By-law to adopt a policy respecting the procurement of goods and services for the Corporation of 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 By-law 2025-023, being a By-law to authorize a lease agreement with His Majesty the King, as represented by the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, for lands at Big Bay and White Cloud Island, 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 2025-024, being a By-law to authorize a Berthing Licence agreement with the Griffith Island Club, 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 2025-025, being a By-law to reduce the speed limits on Concession 24 and Zion Church Road to 60 km/hr, 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 2025-026, being a By-law to regulate open air burning 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.

That By-law No. 2025-027, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council on April 16, 2025, 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 meeting be adjourned at 5:50 p.m.