Council Meeting

That the minutes contained herein be adopted.

That staff be directed to author a report on the feasibility of a land access agreement with the Ontario Federation of Trail Riders (OFTR).

That Report COR2026-09 Team Grey Memorandum of Understanding be received; and That council supports the Team Grey Memorandum of Understanding as presented that endorses cohesive regional economic development and investment readiness; and That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the Team Grey Memorandum of Understanding.

That Council receive Report DEV2026-005 Kilsyth Meadows Subdivision Assumption, and; That Council enact a by-law to authorize the full acceptance and assumption of public works constructed and installed within the Kilsyth Meadows Registered Plan of Subdivision.

That staff be directed to draft a Community Improvement Plan (CIP) application intake procedure with intake windows in the Spring and Fall annually.

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

That item 9.1.3. be received; and That staff be directed to share the update on the Township's website.

That the 2025 Council Remuneration Expenses report be received for information.

That the 2025 Annual Drinking Water Summary reports contained herein be received for information.

That Council award RFT2026-01 to Lewis Motors for the purchase of two 2026 International HV615 tandem axle trucks with full snow clearing equipment at $443,305.57 for each truck for a total price of $886,611.14, excluding HST. And; That Council award the extended warranty for Comprehensive Engine, Aftertreatment and DEF Tank to Lewis Motors at $14,208.00 for each truck for a total of $28,416.00, excluding HST.

That Council approves the revised License Agreement appended as Schedule “A”; and That a by-law be presented for enactment.

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

That Council approve the use of $58,000 from the Vehicle and Equipment Reserve for the purchase of a used Tandem Axle Plow Truck.

That Council receive report DEV2026-023 Official Plan Update Status for information, and; That Council direct staff to pursue Option 2, a “new” Official Plan, as described in this report.

Whereas the Township of Georgian Bluffs initiated an update to its Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems Procedure and staff have prepared a draft for Council’s consideration. Therefore, be it resolved that Report DEV2026-013 Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems Procedure Update be received as information; and, That Georgian Bluffs Telecommunication Tower Policy PLNG- 006-10 be rescinded, and the updated procedure forming Attachment 1 to this report be approved; and That a by-law be presented for enactment.

That staff be directed to investigate a delegation by the County of Grey in the next term of Council.

That the Committee of the Whole meeting be adjourned and that Council be resumed at 6:24 p.m.

That By-law 2026-012, being a By-law to adopt a Council Remuneration Policy for the 2026-2030 Council Term and repeal By-Law 2021-088 and 2023-016, 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 By-law 2026-013, being a By-law to adopt a Sponsorship and Advertising Policy 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.

That By-law 2026-014, being a By-law to amend By-Law 2025- 049 to licence and regulate short term rental accommodations within 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.

That By-law 2026-016, being a By-law to repeal and replace Schedule “A” – Licensing Agreement of By-Law 2025-077, 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.

Whereas Council deems it of interest to investigate a municipal drain in the Village of Kemble to resolve ongoing drainage challenges; Therefore that Council hereby directs the Township's appointed Drainage Superintendent to prepare a preliminary report and cost analysis for a proposed municipal drain.

That By-law No.2026-017, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council on March 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.