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 (14 motions)
12 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the agenda be approved as presented.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle, seconded by Councillor Tobin Day
Carried
That the minutes of the Council Meeting held on March 5, 2025, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Rick Winters, seconded by Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle
Carried
That Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs adopt the Consent Agenda for information, as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn, seconded by Councillor Rick Winters
Carried
That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on March 12, 2025 be adopted, including recommendations COW2025-014 to COW2025-020; and That all actions contained therein be approved.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle, seconded by Councillor Ryan Thompson
Carried
That consideration of report DEV202-17 be
Moved by Councillor Rick Winters, seconded by Mayor Sue Carleton
Deferred
That the closed session item be
Moved by Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn, seconded by Councillor Rick Winters
Deferred
That all information reports contained herein be received, less item 11.2.1.
Moved by Councillor Isaac Shouldice, seconded by Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn
Carried
That the 2024 Council Remuneration and Expense Report be received for information; and That staff be directed to provide a more detailed breakdown of per diem expenses in future reports including: 1. Distinction for remuneration received for attendance at Council, Special Council, and Committee of the Whole meetings; 2. Distinction of remuneration received for attendance at appointed Committees; 3. Other per diem remuneration received under the Council Remuneration Policy with a notation that describes the types of expenses paid.
Moved by Councillor Tobin Day, seconded by Councillor Rick Winters
Carried
That RFP2025-04 Facilities Master Plan, be awarded to McCallum Sather at the cost of $192,952.00 exclusive of taxes.
Moved by Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn, seconded by Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle
Carried
That RFP2025-02 Parks Improvements: Project Management, Design and Contract Administration be awarded to Serafin Design Group (SDG) in the amount of $63,000, inclusive of taxes and a 15% project contingency.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle, seconded by Councillor Tobin Day
Carried
THAT Staff Report DEV-2025-022, Award of Contract for the Replacement of Emery’s Bridge, be received; AND THAT a contract with the firm of KB Civil Constructors Inc. for Request for Tender 2025-01 in the amount of $1,065,989.00 (excluding HST) be awarded. AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a contract for services.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle, seconded by Councillor Isaac Shouldice
Carried
That the Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs move into closed session at 5:50 p.m. in the Sarawak Room with the Chief Administrative Officer, Deputy CAO/Director of Corporate Services, 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 - STRA Enforcement Opinion
Moved by Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn, seconded by Councillor Isaac Shouldice
Carried
That By-law No .2025-021, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council on March 19, 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 Councillor Tobin Day, seconded by Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned at 6:29 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Tobin Day, seconded by Councillor Rick Winters