The Georgian Bluffs Record

Council Meeting

December 11, 2024

Who was there

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

Absent (1): 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 (21 motions)

18 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the Procedure By-law be waived to allow an item to be added under Delegations/Public Question Period regarding road maintenance on Concession 16 from Erin Cook; and That the agenda be approved as amended.
Moved by Councillor Ryan Thompson, seconded by Councillor Isaac Shouldice
Carried
That the minutes of the Council meeting held on November 20, 2024, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Tobin Day, seconded by Councillor Ryan Thompson
Carried
That the order of business be amended to consider item 13.2.4. immediately following the presentation by GEI Consultants; and That the Procedure By-Law be waived to allow additional time for presentation of the 10-Year Capital Operating Plan.
Moved by Councillor Tobin Day, seconded by Councillor Ryan Thompson
Carried
That the Municipal Drain Capital Operating Plan 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 items contained herein be approved.
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councilor Tobin Day
Carried
That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on December 4, 2024, be adopted, including recommendations COW2024-119 to COW2024-123, less COW2024-124.
Moved by Councillor Isaac Shouldice, seconded by Councillor Tobin Day
Carried
That the delegation by Bob Hope regarding Green Burials be
Moved by Councillor Tobin Day, seconded by Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn
Deferred
That staff be directed to present a by-law for enactment at the December 11, 2024, meeting of Council to appoint Councillor Ryyan Thompson and Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn to the Committee of Adjustment, expiring December 11, 2025; and That staff be directed make the necessary amendments to By- Law 2024-068 as presented on the agenda.
Moved by Councillor Ryan Thompson, seconded by Councillor Tobin Day
Carried
That the 2024 Year-End Report be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Isaac Shouldice, seconded by Councillor Tobin Day
Carried
That staff report “DEV2024-069, Z05/24 Weppler Zoning By- law” be received for information; and That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the zoning by- law amendment related to this proposal as substantially contained in this report.
Moved by Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn, seconded by Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle
Carried
That the application be
Moved by Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn, seconded by Councillor Ryan Thompson
Deferred
That correspondence from Design Plan Services, dated November 27, 2024, regarding the request for an extension of draft approval for Plan of Subdivision 42T-2004-02 for Georgian Villas Inc. (Cobble Beach) be received, and, That Council support the request for a three-year extension of draft approval for Plan of Subdivision 42T-2004-02 for Georgian Villas Inc. to February 16, 2028, and, That staff be directed to forward the motion in support of the request to the County of Grey.
Moved by Councillor Isaac Shouldice, seconded by Councillor Ryan Thompson
Carried
That consideration of By-law 2024-063 be
Moved by Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle, seconded by Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn
Deferred
Whereas, Council has given consideration to the written comments submitted by the agencies in the decision on proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z-05-24 for Rob and Erin Weppler, for property located at 117064 Concession 9 (Derby); and Whereas Council has considered oral submissions made at the Public Meeting; Therefore be it resolved that Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs is satisfied that the proposed amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement 2020 and other governing regulations; and That By-law 2024-064 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 Isaac Shouldice, seconded by Councillor Ryan Thompson
Carried
That By-law 2024-065, being a By-law to adopt a Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy for the Township of Georgian Bluffs and repeal By-law 2019-090, 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 Cathy Moore Coburn
Carried
That By-law 2024-066, being a By-law to adopt the 2024 Emergency Management Plan and Program 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 Ryan Thompson, seconded by Councillor Tobin Day
Carried
That By-law 2024-067, being a By-law to appoint members of Council to various Committees and Local Boards, 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 Ryan Thompson, seconded by Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle
Carried
That By-law 2024-068, being a By-law to appoint members to the Committee of Adjustment for 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.
Moved by Councillor Ryan Thompson, seconded by Councillor Isaac Shouldice
Carried
That the Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs hereby moves into closed session at 7:09 p.m. in the Council Chambers with the Chief Administrative Officer and Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk remaining in the room to discuss: 19.1 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 Performance Check-In
Moved by Councillor Isaac Shouldice, seconded by Councillor Ryan Thompson
Carried
That By-law No. 2024-069, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council on December 11, 2024, 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 Ryan Thompson
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Ryan Thompson, seconded by Councillor Tobin Day
Carried

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