Council Meeting

That discussion regarding the South Bruce Peninsula/Georgian Bluffs launch of Gwen Lamont's memoir “The View From Coffin Ridge – A Childhood Exhumed” be added to the agenda as circulated to Council; and That the agenda be approved as amended.

That the minutes of the Council meeting held on October 16, 2024, be adopted.

That the 2025 Draft Grey Sauble Conversation Authority Budget Presentation be received; and That Procedure By-Law 2019-125 be waived to allow the delegation to exceed the 10-minute presentation allotment.

That Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs adopt the Consent Agenda for information, as circulated, less items 9.3.5; and That all items contained therein be approved.

That staff be directed to forward a letter in support of the resolution from the Town of Wasaga Beach regarding OPP Detachment Billing Increases.

That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on October 23, 2024, be adopted, including recommendations COW2024-104 to COW2024-110.

That Council proceed with Option #2 as described in Report COR2024-041 herein; and That staff be directed to author a follow up report that outlines the program framework in detail, in the form of an amended draft Volunteer Recognition Policy for consideration of Council.

That By-law 2024-053, being a By-law to adopt a Fee Waiver Policy for the Corporation of 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 2024-054, being a By-law to adopt an amended Donation Policy for the Corporation of 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 2024-055, being a By-law to authorize the stopping up, closing and transfer of a public highway in the geographic Township of Derby, 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 the following members of Council attend the following local Remembrance Day ceremonies on behalf of the Township: Owen Sound Legion: Mayor Sue Carleton Tara Legion: Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn Shallow Lake / Hepworth Legion: Councillor Isaac Shouldice Wiarton Legion: CAO Niall Lobley Chatsworth Legion: Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle and that the existing Council Remuneration Policy be waived so that no members be remunerated.

That Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs move into closed session at 6:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers with the CAO and Clerk remaining in the room to discuss: 18.1 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) - Ontario Volunteer Service Awards Nomination

That By-law No. 2024-056, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council on November 6, 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.

That the meeting be adjourned at 6:26 p.m.