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 (8 motions)
8 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That item 8.1.3 COR2024-035 - Short Term Rental Accommodations – Update Report be heard immediately following the delegations registered to speak on the item; and That the agenda be approved as amended.
Moved by Councillor Isaac Shouldice, seconded by Councillor Tobin Day
Carried
That Procedure By-Law 2019-125 be waived to allow additional time for a presentation by GEI Consultants; and That the order of business be amended to consider report CAO 2024-022 following the presentation.
Moved by Councillor Rick Winters, seconded by Councillor Tobin Day
Carried
The Council receive report CAO2024-022 for information.
Moved by Councillor Isaac Shouldice, seconded by Councillor Ryan Thompson
Carried
Whereas, by way of resolution COW2023-150, Council directed staff to prepare a licensing program to regulate Short Term Rental Accommodations, throughout the Township; and Whereas staff have developed a draft program in consultation with Township risk management and legal teams; and Whereas Council has considered the enforcement, cost and risk factors associated with implementing a Short Term Rental Accommodations program; Now Therefore, staff are directed to implement Option 1, as outlined herein. 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 4 3 0
Moved by Councillor Isaac Shouldice, seconded by Councillor Tobin Day
Carried
That the CAO and Clerk be authorized to enter into an agreement with Fire Marque on an initial two-year term with the option to renew for up to five additional years, and, That staff be directed to report back after 12 and 24 months to share information on success of the program, and, That staff be directed to explore other options for cost recovery through insurance, such as for Road Traffic Accidents.
Moved by Councillor Isaac Shouldice, seconded by Councillor Rick Winters
Carried
That Council receive staff report DEV2024-038 for information; and That Council direct staff to prepare correspondence to the Owner’s agent and the Ontario Land Tribunal, indicating that the Township conditionally supports the draft plan reinstatement subject to the developer demonstrating consistency with the 2024 Provincial Planning Statement should the 2024 Planning Statement take effect prior to the Ontario Lands Tribunal rendering a decision on the re- instatement of Draft Plan Approval.
Moved by Councillor Rick Winters, seconded by Councillor Ryan Thompson
Carried
That Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs move into closed session at 7:35 p.m. in the Council Chambers with the CAO, Deputy CAO/Director of Corporate Services, Director of Infrastructure and Development, and Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk, and Manager of Engineering and Infrastructure remaining in the room to discuss: 12.1 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) - Property Matter 12.2 a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Ryan Thompson, seconded by Councillor Isaac Shouldice
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Ryan Thompson, seconded by Mayor Sue Carleton