Council Meeting

That the agenda be approved as presented.

That the minutes contained herein be adopted.

That the Procedure By-law be waived to permit an extension of the ten-minute delegation time limit.

That Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs adopt the Consent Agenda for information, as circulated, less items 9.1.3 & 9.3.3; and That all actions contained herein be approved.

That staff be directed to forward a letter of support to Blackburn Media Inc. regarding Item 9.1.3 - Support CKNX AM to FM (CRTC Application) by the February 26, 2026, deadline.

That Item 9.3.3 - Council Remuneration Committee - November 10, 2025 be received for information.

That report CAO2026-01 - Environmental Initiatives be received for information.

It has been demonstrated that Zoning By-law Amendment application Z10-25 for the lands described as HMS PT LOT 20, submitted by MDT Holdings c/o Michael Treurniet, is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (PPS) 2024, conforms with the County of Grey Official Plan and Township of Georgian Bluffs Official Plan, and complies with the overall intent Township of Georgian Bluffs Zoning By-law. Subject to the following provisions, it is recommended that Application Z10-25 be approved, and that the amending by-law be prepared and forwarded to Council for adoption: That the amending by-law includes: a. A provision which shall prohibit a residential dwelling unit within the proposed accessory structure; b. A provision which shall prohibit a Commercial uses within the proposed accessory structure; c. A provision which shall permit construction of a garage - classified as an accessory structure – on the property without the requirement of a principal building; d. A provision to permit relief from Section 5, Table 5.1 of the Zoning By-law to permit a lot coverage of 14.5%, where a maximum of 5% is currently permitted and from Section 8, Table 8.2 to increase the permitted lot coverage from 10% to 14.5%; and, e. That a Karst Hazard Study be completed by a qualified engineer in advance of any site disturbance or construction to mitigate against any potential hazard, as amended.

That Council award RFP-2025-10 – External Financial Audit Services to MNP LLP; and That staff be directed to execute an agreement with MNP LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, through to December 31, 2028, for these services for the Township of Georgian Bluffs and all related entities.

That Committee of the Whole receives staff report COR2026-04 titled 2025 Compliance with O. Reg. 284/09 for information; and That Council adopts this report which meets the requirements of Ontario Regulation 284/09 and outlines the preparation of the 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets to a Public Sector Accounting Board compliant format.

That Council be recessed and hereby moves into Committee of the Whole.

That Report COR2026-06 be received; and That Council eliminate the Short-Term Accommodation Licensing Program; and That Council relocate funds from the STRA operating budget to enhance support for existing enforcement measures to address community concerns. For Against Conflict Mayor Sue Carleton X Councillor Cathy Moore X Coburn Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle X Councillor Rick Winters X Councillor Tobin Day X Councillor Isaac Shouldice X Councillor Ejaye McComb X Results 0 7 0

That Appendix “A” to adopt a revised program fee schedule be approved and that a by-law to revise Schedule “O” of By-Law 2025-078, 2026 Fees and Charges, with the Appendix be presented for adoption; and 1. That staff be directed to present a By-Law to amend By- Law 2024-049 - Short Term Accommodation Licensing By-Law, for adoption of the following revisions: 1. That the prescribed compliance date for obtaining a license be established as May 31st annually to accommodate access to septic and other inspection requirements; and 2. That the licensing inspection schedule be established as follows: 1. Inspections shall occur on a bi-annual basis for renewal applications with no changes, to increase the program’s cost neutrality. 2. Inspections shall occur automatically for new applications and for applications with alterations from the previous licensing year. That a re-inspection fee of $150 be introduced for deficient applications where additional inspections are required; and That the 24/7 complaints hotline be eliminated, and that the use of supplementary by-law enforcement continues in its place to ensure responsiveness; and That supporting software subscriptions be limited to those needed to facilitate the licensing application process, and that short-term accommodation licensing compliance be investigated on a reactive, complaint driven basis to reduce program costs.

That Council approve the draft Corporate Sponsorship and Advertising Policy as attached.

That Council support Option 2 as outlined in Report COR2026- 08 to develop a Cemeteries Master Plan for the Township’s three active cemeteries: Boyd, Mount Pleasant, and Oxenden; and That the green burial proposal outlined in this report be supported and incorporated into the Plan for future development at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, subject to adequate departmental resourcing, as amended. That the project be advertised for a request for proposal, with the funding source to be determined when the results of the tender are presented to Council.

That the Committee of the Whole meeting be adjourned and that Council be resumed at 8:00 p.m.

That RES2024-074 be reconsidered; and That staff be directed to compile history of the decision, including meeting minutes and materials for consideration at a future meeting.

Whereas Council received a delegation from a concerned resident regarding road safety concerns on Church Sideroad West including vehicles moving too quickly for road conditions; and Whereas the resident cited concerns with the appropriateness of the posted speed limit of 80 km/hr from the newly replaced single lane bridge known as Emery's Bridge to Grey Road 1 due to road width and visibility challenges; Now therefore that staff be directed to conduct a review of the speed limit on Church Sideroad West in accordance with the approved Traffic Calming Policy; and That staff also be directed to provide a list of speed limits of roads in proximity to Church Sideroad, including Cavell Sideroad, Lindenwood Road, and Church Sideroad east of Grey Road 1.

That By-law No. 2026-009, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council on February 18, 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 8:15p.m.