Council Meeting

That the agenda be approved as presented.

That the minutes contained herein be adopted.

That report CAO2025-034 - Sarawak and Kemble Playground Design Engagement Results be received for information.

WHEREAS the Conservation Authorities Act enables municipalities to establish local conservation authorities, and when municipalities choose to form such authorities, they assume responsibility for governance and funding through the appointment of a Board of Directors and the provision of an annual levy to cover expenses; and WHEREAS the municipalities within Grey and Bruce Counties established the North Grey Region Conservation Authority in 1957 and the Sauble Valley Conservation Authority in 1958 which amalgamated into the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority (GSCA) in 1985; and WHEREAS local municipalities currently provide approximately 44% of total GSCA funding, while the Province of Ontario provides approximately 7%; and WHEREAS municipalities have governed their respective conservation authorities for decades, tailoring programs and services to local watershed needs, maintaining accountable service standards, and ensuring fair and predictable costs for ratepayers; and WHEREAS conservation authorities collectively own and manage thousands of hectares of land, much of which was donated or sold by local residents and entrusted to conservation authorities as a personal legacy for long-term protection, stewardship, and the public good, with the expectation that such lands would be cared for by locally governed conservation authorities; and WHEREAS Bill 68 (Schedule 3) proposes the creation of the Ontario Provincial Conservation Agency whose objects include overseeing conservat

That Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs adopt the Consent Agenda for information, as circulated, less items 9.1.2 and 9.3.5.

That Staff be directed to prepare and forward a letter of support regarding Item 9.3.5, Town of The Blue Mountains – Blue Box Recycling, to the County of Grey.

That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on November 19, 2025, be adopted, including recommendations COW2025-043 to COW2025-049; and That all actions contained therein be approved.

That all information reports contained herein be received.

THAT Staff Report DEV-2025-083, entitled Budget Amendment – Emery’s Bridge, Structure S-0003, be received; AND THAT Council approve a budget amendment for project 2025-01 - Replacement of Emery’s Bridge - Structure S-0003 to increase the project budget by $413,194.99 (plus HST), with the funding to be transferred from bridges reserve.

That Council approve the use of the upset limit of $25,000 from the Municipal Facilities & Fixtures Reserve for the replacement of the Shallow Lake Community Centre front door.

That Council award the purchase of following equipment and attachments to Roberts Farm Equipment; Replacement tractor for V234 for $41,201.57 plus HST and; Replacement tractor for V251 for $121,729.32 plus HST and; Replacement Provisional Item C (Rotary Sweeper with Water Kit) for $15,492.00 plus HST and; Provisional Item D (7-12’ Hydraulic Snow Wing Snow Pusher) $11,200.00 plus HST and; Replacement Provisional Item F (84” Three Point Hitch Snow Blower) for $7,915.00 plus HST and; Replacement Provisional Item G (84” Three Point Hitch Offset Disk Mower) for $14,900.00 plus HST.

That Council award RFP-2025-09 to DFA Infrastructure International Inc. for the water rates study and associated financial plan at a total price of $20,012.30, including HST and contingency.

That the updates to By-Law 2019-125 be approved; and That a By-law to amend By-Law 2019-125 be presented for adoption.

Whereas, Council has given consideration to the written comments submitted by the agencies in the decision on proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z-09-25 for Elizabeth Van Loo and the Estate of Cornelius Van Loo, for a parcel severed off lands located at 017111 Grey-Bruce Line, Georgian Bluffs; 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 2025-076 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 2025-077, being a By-law to authorize the stopping up, closing of a public highway located on lands described as Lots 21 & 22, Concession 3 (37034-0105 (LT)), 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 consideration of By-Law 2025-079 - 2026-2030 Council Remuneration Policy be

That By-law 2025-080, being a By-law to amend Procedure By- Law 2019-125, 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, as amended.

That By-law 2025-081, being a By-law to authorize a Pre- Servicing Agreement with Georgian Villas Inc. for the development of Cobble Beach Phase 3, having received Draft Plan Approval as file 42T-2022-010, 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 does not have details about all municipally-owned lands with the exception of road allowances, and Whereas Council could consider these lands for sale or future potential uses; Therefore, Council directs staff to provide a report in the first quarter of 2026 that includes an inventory of all municipally owned lands, and their current zoning status and permitted uses.

That Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs move into closed session at 7:15 p.m. in the Sarawak Room with the Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Development and Infrastructure, Deputy CAO/Director of Corporate Services, Strategic Initiatives Officer, and Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk remaining in the room to discuss: 16.1 a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That By-law No. 2025-082, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council on December 3, 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 8:22 p.m.