Council Meeting

That the presentation by DFA Infrastructure regarding the Water Rates Study be

That the minutes contained herein be adopted.

Council directed staff to bring back a report regarding the issue of opting-in to retail cannabis stores, including industry trends and recommendations, for consideration at an August 2026 Council meeting.

That Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs adopt the Consent Agenda for information, as circulated, less items 8.2.2; and That all actions contained herein be approved.

That the Township of Georgian Bluff’s Council receive Item 8.2.2 for information.

It has been demonstrated that Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z06-26, initiated by the Township of Georgian Bluffs, which proposes to rezone the subject lands legally described as Concession 2 SCD North, Part Lot 30 (ARN: 42- 03-620-003-0100-00000), municipally addressed as 340068 Stone School Road from Rural (RU) to Open Space One (OS1) with a site-specific provision to intended to recognize and reflect the property’s long-term historical use through prohibiting all forms of development, other then, low-intensity uses, together with accessory uses or structures necessary to support such activities. Staff is of the opinion that the zoning amendment before Council is consistent with the 2024 Provincial Planning Statement, conforms to the policies of the County of Grey Official Plan and the Township of Georgian Bluffs Official Plan, and maintains the general intent and purpose of Township of Georgian Bluffs Zoning By-law 2020-020. Accordingly, it is recommended that Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z06-26 be approved. It is further recommended that the corresponding amending by-law be forwarded to Council for consideration and adoption.

THAT Council receive Staff Report DEV-2026-036, Kemble Culvert Replacement Award of Contract, and; THAT a contract with the firm of R.F. King Holding in the amount of $727,453.50 (excluding HST) be awarded. THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a contract for services.

That Council receive report DEV2026-046 Award of Contract for 2026 Surface Treatment Preservation Program for information, and; That Council award Request for Tender 2025-03 Surface Treatment Preservation Program to Miller Paving Ltd. in the amount of $446,350.00 (excluding HST), and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a contract for services.

That the amended Refreshment Vehicle Licence Fees be approved; and That staff be directed to present a By-Law to repeal By-Law 2021-033 – Refreshment Vehicle Fees and amend Schedule “A” of By-Law 41-2002 – Refreshment Vehicle By-Law to establish a consolidated and flexible structure for licensing and administrative fees.

Staff is recommending that Council authorize Staff to enact a bylaw to open a section of Centre Road north of Colpoy’s Range Road as a public highway and direct Operations Staff to maintain that portion of Centre Road to a Functional Classification 4-B standard.

That Council be recessed and hereby moves into Committee of the Whole at 6:18 p.m.

That Council receive staff” 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.

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.

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

That the Committee of the Whole meeting be adjourned and that Council be resumed at 8:31 p.m.

That By-law 2026-030, being a By-law to establish Fleming Drive, and Blocks 37 though 40, as noted on Plan 16M-73 as a highway, and to assume Blocks 34, 35 and 36, as shown on Plan 16M-73, and associated public works for parkland and stormwater management purposes by 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 2026-031, being a By-law to amend Schedule “A” (Fees) of By-Law 2018-033 to licence, regulate, and govern Refreshment Vehicles, 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 Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs move into closed session at 8:45 p.m. in the Sarawak Room with the Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Development and Infrastructure, and Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk remaining in the room to discuss: 16.1 advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (open meeting exemption "f" of section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001) - Finden Street Road Allowance

That By-law No. 2026-033, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council on May 20 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.

That the meeting be adjourned at 9:21 p.m.