Council Meeting

That the minutes contained herein be adopted.

That Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs adopt the Consent Agenda for information, as circulated, less item 9.1.1.

That item 9.1.1. - Kemble Maple Syrup Festival Thank You Letter be received for information.

That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on April 23, 2025, be adopted, including recommendations COW2025-026 to COW2025-028; and That all actions contained therein be approved.

That Committee of the Whole move into closed session at 5:35 p.m. in the Sarawak Room with the CAO and Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk remaining in the room to discuss: 12.1 a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That report COR2025-019 be received for information; and WHEREAS The Township of Georgian Bluffs, formally opposes the legislation of the Strong Mayor Powers and support other municipalities who have chosen not to participate in such a rush decision that will impede our open and transparent communication with our ratepayers; WHEREAS many elected officials across Ontario are questioning how this will help build more homes; WHEREAS The Township is following in the footsteps of other municipalities to revoke the Strong Mayor Powers and be supportive of the Mayor and delegate authority back to the CAO and Council members; WHEREAS Council may not always agree at the Council table, but we must respect the majority vote of Council members as this is a fundamental democracy; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township formally requests that the Premier of Ontario and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing immediately remove the Township from the list of municipalities designated under the Strong Mayor legislation; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, all regional Members of Provincial Parliament, and all municipalities in Grey County. For Against Conflict Mayor Sue Carleton X Councillor Cathy Moore X Coburn Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle X Councillor Ryan Thompson X Councillor Rick Winters X Councillor Tobin Day X Councillor Isaac Shouldice X Results 7 0 0

Whereas the County issued draft approval conditions for Application 42T-2022-10 on February 27, 2025, which included Condition 6: Prior to final approval by the County, a by-law amending Zoning By-law 2020-020, as amended (the “Zoning By-law”) shall be approved and in force and effect under Sections 34 and 36 of the Planning Act, to the satisfaction of the Township; and As Draft Plan Approval for Cobble Beach Phase 3 was issued by Grey County on February 27, 2025, staff recommend: 1. THAT Council adopt a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2020-020, for the lands subject to Subdivision Application 42T-2022-10 as substantially included in report DEV2025-037, attached hereto.

That By-law 2025-28, being a By-law to authorize the purchase of lands, being Part Lot 11, Concession 18, Part 1, Plan 16R- 12141, in the former Township of Keppel, Township of Georgian Bluffs, from Brad and Christie Nuttall for municipal purposes, 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 5:47 p.m. in the Council Chambers with the Chief Administrative Officer, Manager of Human Resources, and Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk remaining in the room to discuss: 16.1 personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (open meeting exemption "b" of section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001) - CAO Recruitment

That By-law No. 2025-029, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council on May 7, 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 7:12 p.m.