The Georgian Bluffs Record

Council Meeting

July 12, 2023

Who was there

Present (6): Sue Carleton, Cathy Moore Coburn, Tobin Day, Grant Pringle, Isaac Shouldice, Rick Winters

Absent (1): Ryan Thompson

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 (21 motions)

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

That the order of business be amended to consider Item 8 - Delegations/Public Question Period in advance of Item 7 - Public Hearings; and That the addendum to the agenda to include the revised CAO Job Description as directed at the Special Council meeting on July 10th be approved; and That the agenda be approved as amended.
Moved by Councillor Rick Winters, seconded by Councillor Tobin Day
Carried
That the minutes of the Special Council meetings held on June 21, 2023, and July 5, 2023, be adopted.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle, seconded by Councillor Rick Winters
Carried
That the minutes of the Council meeting held May 15, 2023, be adopted as amended.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle, seconded by Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn
Carried
That the minutes of the Council meeting held on June 21, 2023, be adopted, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn, seconded by Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle
Carried
That the Integrity Commissioners Periodic Report covering the period of May 1, 2021, to May 31, 2023, be received for information.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle, seconded by Councillor Tobin Day
Carried
That the draft audited 2022 financial statements as presented by BDO, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn, seconded by Councillor Rick Winters
Carried
That the regular meeting of Council be recessed to hold public hearings for: 1. Zoning Amendment Application Z-07-21 and B-05-21 for Melina Janzen & John McMinn 2. Zoning Amendment Application Z-02-23 & 42T-2022-10 for Cobble Beach Phase 3 (The Dell)
Moved by Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle, seconded by Councillor Isaac Shouldice
Carried
Application Z-07-21 is recommended for deferral to August 16, 2023, meeting of Council, to allow comments from the appropriate agencies can be received and addressed.
Moved by Councillor Rick Winters, seconded by Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle
Carried
That report PL.2023.30 be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn, seconded by Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle
Carried
That Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs adopt the Consent Agenda for information, as circulated; and That all actions contained therein are hereby approved.
Moved by Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn, seconded by Councillor Rick Winters
Carried
That Councillor Tobin Day, Councillor Rick Winters, Councillor Isaac Shouldice, and Mayor Sue Carleton be authorized to attend and be eligible for compensation in accordance with the Council Remuneration Policy.
Moved by Councillor Tobin Day, seconded by Councillor Rick Winters
Carried
That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on July 5, 2023, be adopted, including recommendations COW2023-066 to COW2023-073.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle, seconded by Councillor Isaac Shouldice
Carried
That report INF2023-06 - Purchase of Tandem Truck with Snow Clearing Equipment be
Moved by Mayor Sue Carleton, seconded by Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn
Deferred
That By-law 2023-036, being a By-law to authorize an amending Quadripartite Tiered Emergency Response Agreement with the County of Grey, Municipality of Meaford and Inter- Township Fire Department Joint Board of Management, 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 Councillor Tobin Day
Carried
That By-law 2023-037, being a By-law to authorize an amending Tripartite Tiered Emergency Response Agreement with the County of Grey and the Town of South Bruce Peninsula, 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 Tobin Day, seconded by Councillor Isaac Shouldice
Carried
That By-law 2023-044, being a By-law to reduce the speed limit on Concession 17 and Lindenwood 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.
Moved by Councillor Rick Winters, seconded by Councillor Isaac Shouldice
Carried
That the job description and posting for the Chief Administrative Officer be approved; and That staff are hereby directed to advertise for the position immediately.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle, seconded by Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn
Carried
That Council direct staff to bring back report regarding drainage in Church Sideroad and Balmy Beach Area.
Moved by Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn, seconded by Councillor Tobin Day
Carried
That resolution COW2022-022 as approved at the April 6, 2023, Council meeting be opened for reconsideration; and That staff be directed to bring back a report regarding garbage collection options for Block 75, Cobble Beach.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle, seconded by Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn
Carried
That By-law No. 2023-045, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council on July 12, 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.
Moved by Councillor Tobin Day, seconded by Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned at 7:19 p.m.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle, seconded by Councillor Rick Winters
Carried

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