The Georgian Bluffs Record

Special Council Meeting

November 5, 2025

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 (10 motions)

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

That the agenda be approved as amended.
Moved by Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn, seconded by Councillor Isaac Shouldice
Carried
That the Special meeting be recessed to hold a public hearing for Zoning By-Law application Z-09-25 for 017111 Grey Bruce Line.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle, seconded by Councillor Rick Winters
Carried
It has been demonstrated that application Z09/25 for Elizabeth Van Loo and the Estate of Cornelius Van Loo, which proposes to re-zone the lands to a site-specific zone under the AG Zone to prohibit the future construction of a new residential dwelling of any type on the retained lands as well as to reduce the minimum lot area requirement of an agricultural lot in the 'AG' zone, as it applies to the retained parcel, from 40 hectares 39.6 hectares, and, reduce the 'minimum lot area' requirement of a residential lot in the 'AG' zone, as it applies to the severed parcel, from 40 hectares to 1.2 hectares, and, increase the maximum lot coverage of the 'AG' zone, as it applies to the severed parcel, from 1% to 10% for the accessory buildings and from 10% to 14% for all buildings, is consistent with the Ontario Planning Act, the Provincial Planning Statement 2024, the Grey County Official Plan and the general intent and nature of the Township of Georgian Bluffs Zoning By-law. Subject to a receipt of commenting agency comments and the review of comments arising at the public meeting, it is recommended that Application Z-09/25 be approved, and the amending by-law be forwarded to a future Council meeting for adoption.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle, seconded by Councillor Rick Winters
Carried
That the public hearing be adjourned and the Special meeting be resumed at 5:11 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn, seconded by Councillor Tobin Day
Carried
That the following attendance at Remembrance Day Ceremonies be approved: 1. Shallow Lake/Hepworth - Councillor Isaac Shouldice 2. Owen Sound - Mayor Sue Carleton 3. Tara - Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle 4. Wiarton - CAO Ryan Thompson
Moved by Councillor Isaac Shouldice, seconded by Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle
Carried
That By-law 2025-069, being a By-law to appoint Ejaye McComb to the office of Councillor for the Township of Georgian Bluffs, further to Section 263 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, 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 Cathy Moore Coburn, seconded by Councillor Tobin Day
Carried
That By-law No. 2025-70, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Special Council on November 5, 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.
Moved by Ejaye McComb, seconded by Councillor Tobin Day
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned at 5:20 p.m. The original motion to adjourn was
Moved by Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle, seconded by Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn
Withdrawn
That the following attendance at Remembrance Day Ceremonies be approved: 1. Shallow Lake/Hepworth - Councillor Isaac Shouldice 2. Owen Sound - Mayor Sue Carleton 3. Tara - Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle 4. Wiarton - Councillor Ejaye McComb
Moved by Councillor Rick Winters, seconded by Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned at 5:27 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn, seconded by Councillor Tobin Day
Carried

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