Bruce County public meetings in 2021

Transportation and Environmental Services Committee

The Transportation and Environmental Services Committee is meeting electronically to consider two action items: an amended service agreement with Product Care Association of Canada and a proposal to use the Machinery Replacement Reserve Fund for 2022 licensed vehicle purchases. The committee will also receive information reports on capital projects and the winter maintenance book, and will move into a closed session to discuss a property acquisition (Bruce 6 East A) and approve closed minutes from October 21, 2021.

• Product Care Amended Service Agreement and draft by-law
• Use of Machinery Replacement Reserve Fund for 2022 licensed vehicle purchases
• Capital Projects Status Report – December 2021 with bridge and road maps
• 2021-2022 Winter Maintenance Book
• Closed meeting: Bruce 6 East A property acquisition

The committee approved an amended service agreement with Product Care Association of Canada for municipal stewardship plan materials, authorizing a by-law to execute the amendment and repealing two prior by-laws. It also approved using $27,000 from the 2021 budget to cover a shortfall in 2022 for three half-ton pickup trucks, with the remaining $34,000 placed in reserve for a one-ton pickup in 2023. The committee moved into closed session to discuss a property acquisition and approved closed minutes from October 21, 2021.

• Approved amended Product Care service agreement and by-law (carried)
• Approved $27,000 from 2021 budget for 2022 pickup truck purchase (carried)
• Directed $34,000 to equipment reserve for 2023 one-ton pickup (carried)
• Moved into closed session for property acquisition and closed minutes (carried)
• Authorized staff to implement all resolutions (carried)

Human Services Committee

The Bruce County Human Services Committee is meeting electronically to consider an action item on Early Childhood Workforce Funding, with two attached reports. The committee will also act on recommendations to give effect to any resolutions passed at this meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including call to order, roll call, and declarations of interest.

• Early Childhood Workforce Funding action item
• Bruce County CCEY Workforce Funding Planning Report attached
• Authorization for staff to implement committee resolutions

The Human Services Committee approved a budget amendment to add $453,291 in Early Childhood Workforce Funding for 2022, to be spent per the Ministry of Education's funding guidelines. The committee also authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed at the meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $453,291 Early Childhood Workforce Funding budget amendment (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting (carried)

Executive Committee

The Bruce County Executive Committee is meeting to discuss a closed session covering the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) land claim, property sale procedures, and a request to transfer county-owned property to the Town of South Bruce Peninsula. Following the closed session, the committee will consider an action item on the SON land claim settlement and transfer of lands, and receive an information item on a nursing shortage at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre. The meeting is largely procedural, with most substantive items discussed behind closed doors.

• Closed session under Section 239 (2) (c), (e), (f) for SON Land Claim, property sale procedure, and transfer of county property to Town of South Bruce Peninsula
• Action item: Saugeen Ojibway Nation Land Claim – Settlement and Transfer of Lands to SON
• Information item: South Bruce Grey Health Centre Nursing Shortage, with letters from Brockton and Arran-Elderslie
• Authorization for staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting

The Executive Committee confirmed authorization for the CAO to sign the Minutes of Settlement in the Saugeen Ojibway Nation land claim, declared two properties surplus, and directed staff to bring a by-law to the January 13, 2022 Council meeting to transfer about 306 acres of County Forest land to SON. The committee also supported a motion from Arran-Elderslie requesting a provincial third-party review of hospital service reductions at Chesley and Walkerton, and approved a $2,500 contribution from the Tax Stabilization Fund toward that review. Staff will prepare a report on cost and service implications for Paramedic Services and Long-Term Care.

• Authorized CAO to sign Minutes of Settlement in SON land claim
• Declared two properties surplus for transfer to SON
• Directed staff to bring by-law to Jan 13, 2022 Council for land transfer (approx. 306 acres)
• Supported Arran-Elderslie motion for provincial third-party review of hospital service reductions
• Approved $2,500 contribution to third-party review from Tax Stabilization Fund
• Directed staff to prepare report on Paramedic Services and Long-Term Care implications

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to handle the appointment of an Interim Chief Administrative Officer and to discuss CAO recruitment interviews, both in closed session under personal matters and labour relations exemptions. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering roll call, declarations of interest, and routine authorization of actions.

• Closed meeting for appointment of Interim CAO
• Closed meeting for CAO recruitment interviews
• Authorization to give effect to resolutions passed at the meeting

The Executive Committee appointed Christine MacDonald as Interim Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) effective December 16, 2021, until a new CAO is in place. The appointment followed a closed session on personnel matters and CAO recruitment, where second interviews were conducted. The committee also authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed at the meeting.

• Appointed Christine MacDonald as Interim CAO, effective Dec 16, 2021 (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the Dec 16, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Moved into closed session to discuss appointment of Interim CAO and CAO recruitment (carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Bruce County Planning and Development Committee is meeting electronically to hold public meetings on five County Official Plan amendments (C-2021-018 Farrell, C-2021-020 Horner Pit, C-2021-023 Keller, C-2021-017 Thorncrest, and C-2021-004 BEC Business and Innovation). The committee will also consider a consent application (B-2020-086) from BEC Business and Innovation. No decisions are listed; the agenda includes public meetings and action items.

• Public meeting for Official Plan Amendment C-2021-018 (Farrell)
• Public meeting for Local Official Plan Amendment C-2021-020 (Horner Pit)
• Public meeting for County Official Plan Amendment C-2021-023 Keller
• Public meeting for County Official Plan Amendment C-2021-017 (Thorncrest)
• Consent Application B-2020-086 (BEC Business and Innovation)

Bruce County Public Library Board

The Bruce County Public Library Board is meeting electronically to approve November minutes, receive the Director's Report, and review updates on the Paisley Branch, usage, and system-wide programs. They will also consider the 2022 board meeting schedule and strategic action plan. The meeting is largely routine oversight and planning.

• Paisley Branch Update with GM Blueplan Engineering Letter
• 2022 Board Meeting Schedule
• 2022 Strategic Action Plan
• Director's Report - December 2021
• Usage Report - December 2021

The Bruce County Public Library Board held a routine meeting, adopting the November 17, 2021 minutes and receiving several reports for information. No substantive decisions were made; all items were procedural or informational.

• Adopted November 17, 2021 meeting minutes (carried)
• Received Director's Report for information (carried)
• Received Paisley Branch update for information (carried)
• Received Branch Services Report for information (carried)
• Received System-wide Programs Report for information (carried)

Human Resources Committee

The Workplace Engagement Services Committee is meeting electronically to consider a staff entitlement payout for 2021 and to move into a closed session for staffing updates, including recruitment for the Administrator at Brucelea Haven, litigation-related matters, and approval of prior closed minutes. The committee will also authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed during the meeting.

• Staff Entitlement Payout 2021 (agenda item 4a)
• Closed meeting under Municipal Act sections 239(2)(b) and (e) for staffing and litigation matters
• Recruitment of Administrator, Brucelea Haven (closed session)
• Staff Update 12 02 2021 (closed session)
• Approval of closed minutes from October 7, 2021

The Workplace Engagement Services Committee approved granting the Chief Administrative Officer authority to authorize a 2021 year-end entitlement payout for staff exceeding allowable carryover, and to authorize a maximum of two weeks vacation carryover into 2022 for UNIFOR Local 2458 Long Term Care staff. The committee also moved into closed session to discuss staff updates and recruitment for Brucelea Haven, and later received the recruitment report for information and approved closed minutes from October 7, 2021.

• Approved granting the CAO authority to authorize 2021 year-end entitlement payouts for staff exceeding allowable carryover.
• Approved granting the CAO authority to authorize a maximum of two weeks vacation carryover into 2022 for UNIFOR Local 2458 Long Term Care staff.
• Moved into closed meeting under Municipal Act sections 239(2)(b) and (e) to discuss staff updates and recruitment.
• Received the Recruitment of Administrator for Brucelea Haven report for information.
• Approved closed minutes from October 7, 2021.
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed during the meeting.

Paramedic Services

The Paramedic Services Committee is meeting electronically to review an information item on the Paramedic Station Build Project budget, specifically an update on the Saugeen Shores station. The committee will also consider a routine motion to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed at this meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for January 13, 2022.

• Paramedic Station Build Project Budget update
• Paramedic Station Update Saugeen Shores.pdf attachment
• Motion to authorize staff to give effect to committee resolutions

The Paramedic Services Committee met remotely on December 2, 2021, and received the Paramedic Station Build Project Budget report for information. No substantive decisions were made; the only action was a procedural motion to authorize staff to implement the committee's resolutions. The meeting adjourned at 3:13 p.m.

• Received the Paramedic Station Build Project Budget report for information.
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed during the meeting.

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting electronically to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a corporate facilities review, county development charges, and an annual investment report. The agenda includes action items and information items, with staff authorized to implement any resolutions passed.

• Corporate Facilities Review (CS-2021-073)
• County Development Charges (CS-2021-071) with background study and public meeting correspondence
• Municipal Property Assessment Corporation Update (CS-2021-072)
• 2020 Annual Investment Report (CS-2021-070)
• Annual Borrowing By-law (CS-2021-069)

The committee approved a corporate-wide facilities review costing about $118,000, funded from savings and reserves. A motion to prepare a development charges by-law was defeated after a recorded vote of 5 in favor and 11 against. The committee also received several reports for information and authorized staff to implement all passed resolutions.

• Approved $118,000 corporate facilities review (carried)
• Defeated development charges by-law motion (5-11)
• Received Municipal Property Assessment Corporation update (information)
• Received 2020 Annual Investment Report (information)
• Received Annual Borrowing By-law (information)
• Authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed (carried)

Bruce County Housing Corporation

The Bruce County Housing Corporation is meeting to consider a 2022 market rent increase for community housing units. The board will also approve minutes from the November 4 meeting and act on any resolutions passed. The meeting is largely procedural, with the rent increase as the main substantive item.

• 2022 Market Rent Increase for Community Housing Units
• Approval of November 4, 2021 meeting minutes
• Authorization to implement all resolutions passed at this meeting

The Bruce County Housing Corporation approved a 1.2% rent increase for community housing units, effective April 1, 2022, following the Ontario Rent Increase Guideline. The increase applies to most units, with specific higher increases approved for certain units at 539 Ivings Drive based on average market rent. The board also directed staff to provide rent-geared-to-income assistance immediately to tenants who qualify due to the market rent change.

• Approved 1.2% rent increase for community housing units effective April 1, 2022
• Approved higher rent increases for specific units at 539 Ivings Drive based on average market rent
• Directed immediate rent-geared-to-income assistance for qualifying tenants
• Adopted minutes of November 4, 2021 meeting
• Authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed at the December 2, 2021 meeting

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider a grant request from Saugeen Hospice Inc. and receive updates on departmental business plans for the third quarter of 2021. The committee will also move into a closed session to discuss personal matters and labour relations, including a CAO recruitment update and staffing matters.

• Saugeen Hospice Inc. grant request
• 2021 Quarter 3 business plan updates from all departments
• Closed meeting for CAO recruitment update and staffing update
• Approval of minutes from October 7 and November 4, 2021

The Executive Committee deferred a decision on the Saugeen Hospice Inc. grant request. It received the 2021 Quarter 3 Business Plan Updates for information. The committee then moved into a closed meeting to discuss personal and labour matters, including CAO recruitment and staffing. After closed session, the warden reported that the CAO recruitment update was received, closed minutes were approved, and direction was given on CAO coverage and staffing.

• Deferred the Saugeen Hospice Inc. grant request.
• Received the 2021 Quarter 3 Business Plan Updates for information.
• Moved into closed meeting under Section 239(2)(b) and (d) to discuss CAO recruitment, coverage, minutes, and staffing.
• Approved closed minutes of October 7 and November 4, 2021 meetings.
• Received CAO Recruitment Update for information.
• Provided direction to staff on CAO coverage and staffing update.
• Authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed at the meeting.

Museum Committee

The Bruce County Museum Committee is meeting electronically to consider a request for collections deaccession, which involves removing items from the museum's collection. They will also receive reports on collections, education and outreach, marketing, programming, and revenue development. The meeting includes routine procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and declarations of interest.

• Request for Collections Deaccession – December 2021
• Deaccession List December 2021
• Collections Report – December 2021
• Education and Outreach Report – December 2021
• Marketing Report – December 2021

The Bruce County Museum Committee approved the deaccession of listed items from the Museum & Cultural Centre's collection, as moved by Councillor Luke Charbonneau and seconded by Councillor Robert Buckle. The committee also authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed during the meeting. Reports on collections, education, marketing, programming, and revenue development were received for information. The next meeting is scheduled for January 13, 2022.

• Approved the December 2021 Collections deaccession list for deaccession from the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre's collection.
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed during the December 2, 2021 meeting.
• Received the Collections Report – December 2021 for information.
• Received the Education and Outreach Report for information.
• Received the Marketing Report for information.
• Received the Programming Report for information.
• Received the Revenue Development Report for information.

Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management

The Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management is meeting electronically to consider a Clinical Connect Participation Agreement as an action item, receive a November 2021 Long-Term Care Update Report, and authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed. The agenda is largely procedural, with no other substantive decisions listed.

• Clinical Connect Participation Agreement (action item)
• Long Term Care Update Report – November 2021 (information item)
• Authorization to give effect to resolutions passed at the meeting

The committee approved delegating authority to the Director of Long Term Care and Senior Services to sign the Clinical Connect Participation Agreement with Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation and related agreements. It also received the November 2021 Long Term Care Update Report for information and authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed at the meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for January 13, 2022.

• Approved delegating authority to the Director of Long Term Care and Senior Services to sign the Clinical Connect Participation Agreement with Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation and any subsequent related agreements.
• Received the Long Term Care Update Report – November 2021 for information.
• Authorized and directed staff to give effect to all resolutions passed during the December 2, 2021 meeting.

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council is meeting electronically to elect the 2022 Warden and appoint committee chairs and board members. Council will also hear delegations, including a request from Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation for financial support for a CT scanner, and consider 14 by-laws covering housing funding, leases, 9-1-1 services, official plan amendments, and long-term financing.

• Election of 2022 Warden and oath of office
• Delegation from Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation requesting financial support for a CT scanner in Saugeen Shores
• By-law 2021-090 and 2021-091: Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative funding agreements
• By-law 2021-092: Lease with Grey Bruce Health Services for Wiarton Ambulance Station
• By-law 2021-102: Application to OILC for long-term financing of capital works

Bruce County Council elected Councillor Janice Jackson as Warden for 2022 by acclamation, and she took the oath of office. Council also appointed committee chairs and members to various boards and committees for 2022, and approved 14 by-laws including funding agreements, leases, and official plan amendments. The meeting was largely procedural, with no substantive policy debates or staff reports.

• Elected Janice Jackson as Warden for 2022 by acclamation.
• Appointed committee chairs for 2022, including Warden Jackson for Executive, Corporate Services, and Workplace Engagement Services.
• Appointed councillors to the Grey Bruce Board of Health, Nuclear Innovation Institute, Green Ribbon Panel, Accessibility Advisory Committee, Community Drug and Alcohol Strategy, and SWIFT board.
• Approved lowering flags on December 6, 2021 in remembrance of the l'Ecole Polytechnique killings and violence against women.
• Directed staff to prepare a report on a request for financial support for a CT scanner at Saugeen Memorial Hospital.
• Approved 14 by-laws, including funding agreements for housing, a lease for the Wiarton Ambulance Station, and official plan amendments.
• Adopted minutes from previous committee meetings.
• Acknowledged the final council session for CAO Sandra Datars Bere.

Human Services Committee

The Bruce County Human Services Committee is meeting electronically to discuss two main items: a national child care strategy, including a letter from OMSSA on the Canada-Ontario Early Years and Child Care agreement, and an update on the homelessness response. The committee will also consider a routine motion to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed at this meeting.

• Discussion of National Child Care Strategy with attached report and OMSSA letter
• Homelessness Response Update with attached information report
• Motion to authorize staff to give effect to committee resolutions

The Human Services Committee passed a motion affirming its role as Early Years and Child Care Service Manager and calling on federal and provincial governments to establish a bilateral agreement for a National Child Care Framework. The motion also urges the province to work with Consolidated Municipal Service Managers, highlights a shortage of early childhood educators, and directs that the recommendations be shared with the Premier, Minister of Education, Prime Minister, and other bodies. The committee also received an information update on homelessness response and authorized staff to implement all resolutions from the meeting.

• Approved motion affirming commitment to high-quality, inclusive, accessible, affordable early years and childcare services
• Approved call for federal-provincial bilateral agreement on a National Child Care Framework
• Approved urging provincial government to partner with Consolidated Municipal Service Managers on framework implementation
• Approved sharing recommendations with Premier, Minister of Education, Prime Minister, federal childcare minister, AMO, and OMSSA
• Received homelessness response update as information
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at this meeting

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting electronically to hold public meetings on two Bruce County Official Plan amendments (C-2021-019 Gallie and C-2021-013 Woods), and to consider action items including a consent application, a South Bruce Peninsula Official Plan amendment, and next steps for agriculture and economic development strategies.

• Public meeting: Bruce County Official Plan Amendment C-2021-019 (Gallie)
• Public meeting: Bruce County Official Plan Amendment C-2021-013 (Woods)
• Consent application B-2021-052 (Georgedale Farms Ltd.)
• South Bruce Peninsula Official Plan Amendment L-2021-004 (Crigger)
• Discussion: Plan the Bruce Agriculture next steps and Economic Development Strategic Framework

The Planning and Development Committee approved Bruce County Official Plan Amendment C-2021-019 (Gallie) and C-2021-013 (Woods), forwarding both by-laws to County Council for adoption. It also approved Consent B-2021-052 (Georgedale Farms Ltd.) and South Bruce Peninsula Official Plan Amendment L-2021-004 (Crigger). Staff were authorized to initiate an amendment to the County Official Plan regarding agricultural lot policies, and the Economic Development Strategic Framework report was received to guide the 2022-2026 strategic plan.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment C-2021-019 (Gallie) and forwarded the by-law to County Council.
• Approved Official Plan Amendment C-2021-013 (Woods) and forwarded the by-law to County Council.
• Approved Consent B-2021-052 (Georgedale Farms Ltd.) and authorized the Secretary-Treasurer to sign the decision sheet.
• Approved South Bruce Peninsula Official Plan Amendment L-2021-004 (Crigger) and authorized signing of the decision sheet.
• Authorized staff to initiate an Official Plan amendment to add policy criteria for smaller agricultural lots and update industrial/commercial use policies.
• Received the Economic Development Strategic Framework report to serve as a foundation for the 2022-2026 strategic plan.

Transportation and Environmental Services Committee

The Transportation & Environmental Services Committee is meeting electronically to discuss several action items, including a proposed 5-year agreement with the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs, a request from Huron-Kinloss to reduce the speed limit on Bruce Road 1, and a letter of support for the Bruce Road 25 and Goderich St intersection. They will also receive information updates on capital projects, seasonal staffing shortages affecting winter road maintenance, and the Bruce Road 6A East project. No final decisions are made at this meeting; it is a discussion and recommendation stage.

• Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs 5-year agreement (draft bylaw attached)
• Huron-Kinloss request to reduce posted speed limit on Bruce Road 1
• Letter of support for Bruce Road 25 and Goderich St intersection
• Capital Projects Status Report – November 2021
• Seasonal staffing shortages impact on winter road maintenance

The committee approved a five-year agreement with Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs member organizations and repealed the previous by-law. It also directed staff to send a letter of support to the Town of Saugeen Shores for a Connecting Links grant for a roundabout at Bruce Rd 25 and Goderich St. A motion to keep the speed limit on Bruce Road 1 at 70 km/h was defeated, and a follow-up motion to investigate other speeding options was approved.

• Approved a five-year agreement with Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs member organizations and repealed Bylaw 2016-031
• Directed staff to provide a letter of support to the Town of Saugeen Shores for a Connecting Links grant for a roundabout at Bruce Rd 25 and Goderich St
• Defeated a motion to keep the posted speed limit on Bruce Road 1 at 70 km/h
• Approved a motion to investigate further options to address speeding concerns on Bruce Road 1 near Kinloss
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting

Bruce County Public Library Board

The Bruce County Public Library Board is meeting electronically to review and discuss its 2022-2025 strategic plan, along with reports from the director, Paisley branch, reserves transfer, usage, and programming. The board will also approve minutes from the October 20, 2021 meeting. No votes or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Strategic Plan 2022-2025 review
• Paisley Branch report and letter of support
• Transfer to Reserves report
• Director's Report for November 2021
• Usage and Programming reports for November 2021

The Bruce County Public Library Board approved its 2022-2025 Strategic Plan. The board also approved a motion to use the 2021 Salaries and Benefits surplus to offset legislated costs and transfer any year-end surplus to the Library Tax Stabilization reserve for 2022. All other items were received for information.

• Approved 2022-2025 Strategic Plan (carried)
• Approved use of 2021 Salaries and Benefits surplus to offset legislated costs and transfer year-end surplus to Library Tax Stabilization reserve (carried)
• Adopted minutes of October 20, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Received Director's Report for information (carried)
• Received Paisley Branch Report for information (carried)
• Received Usage Report for information (carried)
• Received Programming Report for information (carried)

Human Resources Committee

The Bruce County Workplace Engagement Services Committee is meeting remotely to discuss and act on the 2022 Non-Union COLA (cost-of-living adjustment). The only substantive item is this COLA decision; the rest of the agenda is routine procedural items such as roll call, declarations of interest, and authorization to implement resolutions.

• 2022 Non-Union COLA (attachment: 2022 Non-Union COLA.pdf)
• Authorization for staff to give effect to committee resolutions
• Next meeting scheduled for December 2, 2021

The Workplace Engagement Services Committee approved a 1.75% non-union salary grid increase effective January 1, 2022, at an approximate cost of $416,254 including benefit impacts. The motion was carried. The committee also authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed during the meeting.

• Approved 1.75% non-union salary grid increase effective Jan 1, 2022 (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all committee resolutions from Nov 4, 2021 meeting (carried)

Paramedic Services

The Paramedic Services Committee is meeting electronically to consider renewing the lease agreement for the Wiarton Ambulance Station for 2022. The agenda includes a single action item on this lease renewal, followed by a routine motion to implement any resolutions passed. No other substantive business is listed.

• Lease Agreement Renewal – Wiarton Ambulance Station 2022

The Paramedic Services Committee approved a lease renewal for the Wiarton Ambulance Station with Grey Bruce Health Services for 2022. Staff were authorized to finalize the agreement and make minor changes. The committee also authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed at this meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved lease renewal for Wiarton Ambulance Station with Grey Bruce Health Services (carried)
• Authorized Chief of Paramedic Services and/or Director of Corporate Services to finalize lease and make minor changes (carried)
• Authorized staff to implement all committee resolutions from Nov 4, 2021 meeting (carried)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting electronically to consider action items on a Primary Public Safety Answering Point Agreement and a 9-1-1 Services Agreement between the County and local municipalities. They will also receive information updates on borrowing for an exterior insulated finishing system, the third quarter 2021 financial statement, and a development charges public meeting recap.

• Primary Public Safety Answering Point Agreement (CS-2021-064)
• 9-1-1 Services Agreement between County and Local Municipalities (CS-2021-063)
• Borrowing Update – Exterior Insulated Finishing System (CS-2021-065)
• Third Quarter 2021 Financial Statement Review (CS-2021-067)
• Development Charges Public Meeting Recap (CS-2021-068)

The Corporate Services Committee approved two agreements: one with Owen Sound Police Services for Primary Public Safety Answering Point (P.S.A.P.) services for 2021, and another with the eight local municipalities for the operation of the 9-1-1 system. Both motions were carried. A development charges public meeting recap was deferred to the December 2, 2021 meeting.

• Approved by-law for P.S.A.P. agreement with Owen Sound Police Services (carried)
• Approved by-law for 9-1-1 services agreement with eight municipalities (carried)
• Deferred development charges public meeting recap to December 2, 2021

Museum Committee

The Bruce County Museum Committee is meeting electronically to review the 2021 Research Policy Report and the November 2021 Collections Report. The committee will also act on recommendations from the meeting, authorizing staff to implement any resolutions passed.

• Review of Research Policy Report 2021
• Review of Collections Report – November 2021
• Authorization for staff to implement committee resolutions

The Museum Committee approved revisions to the Research Policy Report and authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed during the meeting. A collections report was received for information only. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved revisions in the Research Policy Report (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting (carried)

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council meets remotely to handle routine business including minutes, communications, and a slate of by-laws. They will hear a delegation from Saugeen Hospice Inc., consider a request from Northern Bruce Peninsula for road repair on Bruce Road 29, and discuss the 2022 Warden selection and a county emergency order.

• By-law 2021-083: lease agreement with Home and Community Support Services of Grey/Bruce
• By-law 2021-084 and 2021-085: adopt Official Plan amendments C-2021-016 and C-2021-016
• By-law 2021-086: speed limits on Bruce County roads
• By-law 2021-087: inter-municipal consortium agreement for integrated employment services with Grey, Huron, and City of Stratford
• By-law 2021-088: Teeswater River Bridge replacement cost-sharing agreement with Arran-Elderslie

Bruce County Council approved seven by-laws covering a lease agreement, two Official Plan amendments, speed limits on county roads, an inter-municipal service agreement, a bridge cost-sharing agreement, and confirmation of proceedings. Council also referred a road repair request to committee and directed staff to prepare a report on a $10,000 grant request from Saugeen Hospice Inc. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved By-law 2021-083 (lease with Home and Community Support Services of Grey/Bruce)
• Approved By-law 2021-084 (Official Plan Amendment C-2021-022)
• Approved By-law 2021-085 (Official Plan Amendment C-2021-016)
• Approved By-law 2021-086 (speed limits on county roads and construction zones)
• Approved By-law 2021-087 (inter-municipal service agreement for integrated employment)
• Approved By-law 2021-088 (Teeswater River Bridge replacement cost-sharing)
• Approved By-law 2021-089 (confirmation of proceedings)
• Referred Northern Bruce Peninsula road repair request to Transportation and Environmental Services Committee

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to consider two action items: the Royal Canadian Legion's 9th Annual Military Service Recognition Book and proposed delegations for the 2022 ROMA Conference. The committee will then move into a closed meeting to discuss the Saugeen Ojibway Nation Land Claim, a request to transfer county-owned property to the Town of South Bruce Peninsula, and the Accelerated High Speed Internet Program.

• Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command – 9th Annual Military Service Recognition Book
• Proposed Delegations for 2022 ROMA Conference
• Closed meeting: Saugeen Ojibway Nation Land Claim update
• Closed meeting: Request to transfer county-owned property to Town of South Bruce Peninsula
• Closed meeting: Accelerated High Speed Internet Program

The Executive Committee approved a $1,675.00 sponsorship for a full-page ad in the Royal Canadian Legion's Military Service Recognition Book, and approved the proposed delegations for the 2022 ROMA Conference. The committee also moved into closed session to discuss litigation and property matters, and after reconvening, supported Western Ontario Wardens Caucus concerns about the AHSIP program and directed the Warden to send a letter to the Minister of Infrastructure.

• Approved $1,675.00 sponsorship for Legion Military Service Recognition Book ad (carried)
• Approved proposed delegations for 2022 ROMA Conference (carried)
• Moved into closed meeting to discuss litigation, property transfer, and AHSIP (carried)
• Approved closed minutes of September 16, 2021 (carried)
• Supported Western Ontario Wardens Caucus concerns on AHSIP and directed Warden to send letter to Minister of Infrastructure (carried)
• Authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed at the meeting (carried)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee is meeting electronically to act on several items, including approving a Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative project funding agreement and EarlyON Child and Family Centre lease agreements. Members will also receive quarterly updates on licensed child care, the community housing waitlist, and income and support services. The meeting is primarily a decision and information session, with no public hearings listed.

• Canada Ontario Community Housing Initiative – Project Funding Agreement (attachments include FINAL COCHI AGREEMENT FSNP 2021 2022 and COCHI AGREEMENT BCHC 2021 2022)
• EarlyON Child and Family Centre Lease Agreements
• Q3 2021 Licensed Child Care and Early Years Report
• Q3 Bruce County Community Housing Registry Waitlist Update
• Q3 2021 – Income and Support Services Update

The Human Services Committee approved two actions: authorizing by-laws for project funding agreements under the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative for repairs at Bruce County Housing Corporation and Formosa Non-Profit Senior's Accommodation, and authorizing lease agreement renewals for EarlyON Child and Family Centre program space, with the Director of Human Services allowed to negotiate minor changes. Both motions carried. The committee also received three reports for information and authorized staff to implement all resolutions.

• Approved by-law for Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative repair funding for Bruce County Housing Corporation (carried)
• Approved by-law for Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative repair funding for Formosa Non-Profit Senior's Accommodation (carried)
• Approved EarlyON Child and Family Centre lease renewals and authorized Director to negotiate minor changes (carried)
• Repealed by-laws #2018-052, #2018-053, #2018-054 for EarlyON leases (carried)
• Received Q3 2021 Licensed Child Care and Early Years Report for information
• Received Q3 Bruce County Community Housing Registry Waitlist Update for information
• Received Q3 2021 Income and Support Services Update for information
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting (carried)

Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management

The Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management is meeting electronically to receive an information item: the Long Term Care Update Report for October 2021. The committee will also consider a routine motion to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed at this meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed beyond the update report.

• Long Term Care Update Report – October 2021 (information item)
• Motion to authorize staff to give effect to resolutions passed at the meeting

The Long Term Care Homes Committee of Management received the October 2021 Long Term Care Update Report for information and authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed during the meeting. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Received Long Term Care Update Report – October 2021 (information only)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the November 4, 2021 meeting (carried)

Transportation and Environmental Services Committee

The Transportation & Environmental Services Committee is meeting electronically to receive a response from the Ministry of Transportation regarding the Bruce Road 3 and Highway 9 intersection. The committee will also consider a motion to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed at this meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for November 18, 2021.

• Response from the Ministry of Transportation on Bruce Road 3 and Highway 9 intersection
• MTO letter from County Council
• Bruce Road 3 and Highway 9 - County of Bruce document
• Motion to authorize staff to give effect to committee actions

The Transportation and Environmental Services Committee met remotely and received a report from the Ministry of Transportation regarding the Bruce Road 3 and Highway 9 intersection for information only. No substantive decisions were made; the only action was a routine motion to authorize staff to implement the committee's resolutions, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Received MTO response on Bruce Road 3 and Highway 9 intersection (information only)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting (carried)

Bruce County Housing Corporation

The Bruce County Housing Corporation is meeting to act on several items, including approving the 2020 annual bad debt and rent supplement write-off, entering into a Canada Ontario Community Housing Initiative agreement, and selling a property at 24 Inverlyn Crescent South, Kincardine. They will also receive the 2021 Q3 arrears report and approve the previous meeting's minutes.

• Annual Bad Debt Write-Off and Rent Supplement Write-Off for 2020
• Canada Ontario Community Housing Initiative – Bruce County Housing Corporation Agreement
• Sale of 24 Inverlyn Crescent South, Kincardine
• 2021 Q3 Arrears Report

The Bruce County Housing Corporation approved a $19,051.56 bad debt write-off for 2020, authorized delegated authority for the Chair and a signing officer to execute the Canada Ontario Community Housing Initiative agreement, and authorized the sale of 24 Inverlyn Crescent South in Kincardine. All motions were carried unanimously. The meeting was procedural and brief, with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved $19,051.56 bad debt write-off for 2020 (carried)
• Approved delegated authority for Chair and signing officer to execute Canada Ontario Community Housing Initiative agreement (carried)
• Authorized sale of 24 Inverlyn Crescent South, Kincardine (carried)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting electronically to discuss development charges, including a public meeting and a letter from the Township of Huron-Kinloss. The agenda includes information items and a routine motion to implement any resolutions passed. No votes or decisions are listed beyond the standard authorization.

• Development Charges Public Meeting (CS-2021-062)
• Bruce County 2021 DC Background Study
• Letter from Township of Huron-Kinloss re: development charges

The Corporate Services Committee held a public meeting on the proposed development charges by-law and background study, receiving comments from residents and a letter from the Township of Huron-Kinloss. No decisions were made; the by-law passage is scheduled for Council consideration on December 2, 2021. The committee also authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed during the meeting.

• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the October 28, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Received Development Charges Public Meeting report for information
• Received letter from Township of Huron-Kinloss regarding development charges for information

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting electronically to consider the 2022 Amended Budget Approval in Principle (report CS-2021-066). The agenda includes a motion to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed at this meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for November 4, 2021.

• 2022 Amended Budget Approval in Principle (CS-2021-066)

The Corporate Services Committee approved the 2022 budget in principle, including adjustments from the October 21, 2021 report, at a net increase of 4.80%. The approval also institutes a new Infrastructure Renewal Capital Levy starting in 2022 at 1.50% of the County levy, increasing annually by 1.50%, with a by-law to be prepared for Council adoption. The motion was carried.

• Approved 2022 budget in principle at 4.80% net increase (carried)
• Instituted Infrastructure Renewal Capital Levy at 1.50% starting 2022, increasing annually by 1.50% (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare by-law for levy and tax rates (carried)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee is reviewing an action item regarding the Employment Services Transformation. The committee will consider a proposed Consortium Agreement.

• Employment Services Transformation – Consortium Agreement

The committee authorized staff to submit a Provincial Call for Proposal to become the Employment Service System Manager for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula economic region, with Bruce County as lead. It also approved a by-law for the Warden and Clerk to sign a consortium agreement with Grey, Huron, and Stratford. Both motions carried.

• Authorized staff to proceed with Provincial CFP submission for Employment Service System Manager role (carried)
• Approved by-law for Warden and Clerk to sign Consortium Agreement with Grey, Huron, and Stratford (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting (carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Bruce County Planning and Development Committee is meeting electronically to hold public meetings on two Official Plan amendments (Boerkamp and Devitt) and to consider several consent applications, including one from Earnest Properties Inc. and one from Westdell Development Corporation. The committee will also act on recommendations from the meeting.

• Public meeting: Bruce County Official Plan Amendment C-2021-022 (Boerkamp)
• Public meeting: Bruce County Official Plan Amendment C-2021-016 (Devitt)
• Consent Application B-2021-020 (Dyck) with objections from Mr. Harris
• Saugeen Shores Official Plan Amendment L-2021-002 (Westdell Development Corporation)
• Consent Applications B-2021-104, B-2021-105, B-2021-106 (Earnest Properties Inc.)

The Planning and Development Committee approved two Bruce County Official Plan amendments (Boerkamp and Devitt) and forwarded them to County Council for adoption. It also approved a consent application (Dyck), two Saugeen Shores Official Plan amendments (Westdell and Lamont Employment), and three consent applications (Earnest Properties Inc.). All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment C-2021-022 (Boerkamp) and forwarded by-law to County Council
• Approved Official Plan Amendment C-2021-016 (Devitt) and forwarded by-law to County Council
• Approved Consent Application B-2021-020 (Dyck)
• Approved Saugeen Shores Official Plan Amendment L-2021-002 (Westdell Development Corporation)
• Approved Saugeen Shores Official Plan Amendment L-2021-006 (Lamont Employment)
• Approved Consent Applications B-2020-104, B-2020-105, B-2020-106 (Earnest Properties Inc.)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to consider approving the 2022 budget in principle, with a staff report and reserve transaction details attached. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including roll call, declarations of interest, and a motion to implement any resolutions passed.

• 2022 Budget Approval in Principle (CS-2021-061)
• 2022 Budgeted Reserve Transactions (Appendix 1)

The Corporate Services Committee deferred the 2022 budget to its next meeting on October 28, 2021, to allow the Treasurer to provide additional information on raising funds for infrastructure renewal. The committee also authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed during the meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Deferred 2022 budget to October 28, 2021 for further discussion
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed (carried)

Paramedic Services

The Paramedic Services Committee is meeting electronically to consider ordering ambulances for 2022 and to act on recommendations from the meeting. The agenda includes routine procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and declarations of interest.

• Ordering ambulances for 2022
• Authorization to give effect to committee resolutions

The Paramedic Services Committee approved ordering two ambulances for 2022, with a 30% down payment of about $90,000 plus HST, before final budget approval. The committee also authorized staff to implement all resolutions from the meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved ordering two 2022 ambulances with ~$90,000 + HST down payment
• Authorized staff to give effect to all committee resolutions

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council is holding a special electronic meeting focused on the review of its new Official Plan. The agenda includes a delegation from WSP Consultants and an opportunity for public comment, with several submitted letters and comments attached. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Delegation by WSP Consultants on the New Official Plan
• Public comment opportunity on the Official Plan review
• Attached submissions from Huron-Kinloss, Brockton, Grey County, and residents

Bruce County Council held a special meeting to discuss the scope of the new Official Plan, with a presentation from WSP Consultants and public comments. Council voted to consider the input received at the meeting in developing the plan. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to consider public input in new Official Plan development (carried)

Transportation and Environmental Services Committee

The Transportation and Environmental Services Committee is meeting to decide on several action items, including a speed limit by-law update, a cost share for the Teeswater River Bridge project, and a funds transfer for the design of a pedestrian crossing. They will also receive information on a golf cart pilot project, speeding concerns, capital projects, and a waste management sub-committee meeting. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss a land purchase and closed minutes.

• 2021 Speed Transition Zones – Speed Limit By-law Update
• Teeswater River Bridge Project – request for approval of cost share
• Funds transfer for design of Durham and McNab Street pedestrian crossing
• Huron-Kinloss Golf Cart MTO Pilot Project (information)
• Closed meeting: Bruce Road 25 land purchase at future Bruce Street

The committee approved a by-law to update speed limits on county roads and repeal By-law 2021-071, kept the Arran Township Shed Bridge closed and scheduled for removal, approved a cost-share agreement for the Teeswater River Bridge replacement, and transferred $25,300 for a pedestrian crossing design. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved speed limit by-law update and repeal of By-law 2021-071 (carried)
• Kept Arran Township Shed Bridge closed and scheduled for removal (carried)
• Approved Teeswater River Bridge cost-share agreement with Arran-Elderslie (carried)
• Transferred $25,300 for pedestrian crossing design at Durham and McNab Streets (carried)

Bruce County Housing Corporation

The Bruce County Housing Corporation is meeting remotely to handle routine business: approving the September 2, 2021 minutes, reviewing the 2021/2022 insurance renewal, and authorizing staff to implement any resolutions passed. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Approval of September 2, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of 2021/2022 insurance renewal
• Authorization for staff to act on resolutions passed at this meeting

The Bruce County Housing Corporation approved the renewal of its insurance program for November 1, 2021 to November 1, 2022, with McDonagh Insurance Brokers Ltd. at a cost of $282,424 plus taxes. The board also authorized the Housing Facilities Manager to execute the alternate broker coverage form and pay the $6,354.54 fee to the Housing Services Corporation. Councillor Mitch Twolan declared a pecuniary interest and did not participate in the discussion or vote on this item. The minutes from the September 2, 2021 meeting were adopted, and staff were directed to implement all resolutions passed.

• Approved 2021/2022 insurance renewal with McDonagh Insurance Brokers Ltd. for $282,424 plus taxes (carried)
• Authorized Housing Facilities Manager to execute alternate broker coverage form (carried)
• Approved alternate coverage fee of $6,354.54 to Housing Services Corporation (carried)
• Adopted minutes of September 2, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Directed staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at this meeting (carried)

Bruce County Public Library Board

The Bruce County Public Library Board is meeting to receive a staff update on the Arran-Elderslie library project, review a 2022 budget amendment, and consider policy reviews on operational safety and unattended children. The board will also hold a closed session for a pay equity update and approval of prior closed minutes, and will tour the Paisley Arena.

• Arran-Elderslie Library Project - staff update
• 2022 Budget Amendment Report
• Policy review: Operational Safety 2021 and Operational Unattended Children 2021
• Closed meeting: Pay Equity Update and approval of August 18, 2021 closed minutes
• Tour of the Paisley Arena

The Bruce County Public Library Board approved its 2022 budget submission as amended to include a $250,000 transfer to operating reserves. The board also received updates on the proposed Paisley Arena library project, with staff directed to report back on weight capacity, accessibility, and budget implications. Several routine reports and policies were accepted, and the board moved into closed session for a pay equity update and approval of prior closed minutes.

• Approved 2022 budget submission with $250,000 transfer to operating reserves (carried)
• Directed staff to liaise with Arran-Elderslie on library project concerns (weight, accessibility, budget)
• Approved closed minutes of August 18, 2021 (carried)
• Adopted minutes of September 15, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Received Director's Report for information (carried)
• Received Usage Report for information (carried)
• Received Programming and Summer Reading Reports for information (carried)
• Accepted Operational - Safety 2021 policy (carried)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting electronically to review the proposed 2022-2026 corporate budget and forecast, including consolidated capital project reports. The committee will also consider a procedural motion to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed at this meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for October 28, 2021.

• 2022-2026 Proposed Corporate Budget and Forecast (CS-2021-060)
• 2022-2026 Consolidated Capital Project Reports
• 2022-2026 Bruce County Budget Reference
• Budget and Forecast Presentation (revised)

The Corporate Services Committee received the proposed 2022-2026 corporate budget and forecast as an information item, with departmental presentations and discussion. No formal decisions were made on the budget; the only action was a procedural motion to authorize staff to implement resolutions passed during the meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for October 21, 2021.

• Received 2022-2026 proposed corporate budget and forecast as information
• Authorized staff to give effect to committee resolutions (carried)

Executive Committee

The Bruce County Executive Committee is meeting remotely to consider a single action item: the CAO Recruitment – Council Selection Committee. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering roll call, declarations of interest, and authorization to implement passed resolutions. The next meeting is scheduled for November 4, 2021.

• CAO Recruitment – Council Selection Committee (action item)

The Executive Committee appointed a four-member Council Selection Committee, including Warden Jackson and Councillors Charbonneau, Hammell, and Peabody, to support the first phase of the CAO recruitment process. The motion was carried. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was brief and procedural.

• Appointed Council Selection Committee for CAO recruitment (carried)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting electronically to receive information on Q3 2021 awarded tenders, purchasing policy suspension approvals, and a proposed multi-year capital project presentation format for the budget. The committee will also move into closed session to discuss litigation-related matters, including the 2021 Insurance Liabilities Report and approval of closed minutes from November 19, 2020.

• Summary of Awarded Tenders – Q3 2021 (CS-2021-057)
• Summary of Purchasing Policy Suspension Approvals – Q3 2021 (CS-2021-058)
• Outline of Multi-Year Capital Project Format for Budget (CS-2021-059)
• Closed session under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(e) for litigation matters
• Approval of Closed Minutes - November 19, 2020

The Corporate Services Committee held a remote meeting on October 7, 2021, and received three information reports: a summary of awarded tenders for Q3 2021, a summary of purchasing policy suspension approvals for Q3 2021, and an outline of the multi-year capital project format for the budget. The committee then moved into a closed session to discuss the 2021 Insurance Liabilities Report and approve the closed minutes from November 19, 2020. After returning to open session, the chair reported that the insurance report was received for information and the closed minutes were approved. The committee also authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed during the meeting.

• Received for information: Summary of Awarded Tenders – Q3 2021
• Received for information: Summary of Purchasing Policy Suspension Approvals – Q3 2021
• Received for information: Outline of Multi-Year Capital Project Format for Budget
• Moved into closed session to discuss 2021 Insurance Liabilities Report and approve closed minutes from November 19, 2020
• Approved closed minutes of November 19, 2020 meeting
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed during the meeting

Human Resources Committee

The Workplace Engagement Services Committee is meeting to review and potentially update several workplace policies, including annual health and safety policies, an extension of pandemic-related policies, and a new COVID-19 vaccine policy. The committee will also move into a closed session to discuss labour relations, specifically a pay equity update from UNIFOR, and to approve closed minutes from a previous meeting.

• Annual review of health and safety policies, including workplace harassment, health and safety, and workplace violence prevention
• Pandemic policy extension covering recruitment, flex hours, and alternate work locations
• COVID-19 vaccine policy and procedure final drafts
• Closed meeting for labour relations and employee negotiations (pay equity UNIFOR update)
• Approval of closed minutes from September 2, 2021

The committee approved the 2021 annual review of health and safety policies with no changes, extended three pandemic policies until March 31, 2022, and approved the Vaccine Policy as presented, with a staff report on its review due in early January 2022 or when a 90% regional vaccination threshold is reached. The committee also moved into closed session to discuss labour relations and approved the closed minutes from September 2, 2021.

• Received 2021 annual review of Health & Safety, Workplace Violence Prevention, and Workplace Harassment policies with no changes (carried)
• Extended pandemic policies PA1, PE21, and PE23 until March 31, 2022 (carried)
• Approved Vaccine Policy as presented (carried)
• Directed staff to report on vaccine policy review in early January 2022 or at 90% regional threshold (carried)
• Moved into closed meeting for labour relations discussion (carried)
• Approved closed minutes of September 2, 2021 (carried)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider Bruce County's Cultural Action Plan and 2022 Community Grant requests, and receive an information item on the Smart Beach project. The meeting also includes a closed session for staffing and labour relations matters.

• Bruce County Cultural Action Plan – October 2021 with appendices
• Bruce County Community Grant Requests 2022
• Smart Beach – Municipal Innovation Council information item
• Closed meeting for personal matters and labour relations
• Staffing update (verbal, closed session)

The Executive Committee endorsed the revised Cultural Action Plan as the county's strategic cultural planning tool and directed staff to begin implementing its Year 1 and Section 5.2 recommendations. It also carried a motion to consider increasing the Community Grants allocation to $20,000 during budget deliberations. A closed meeting addressed staffing and approved prior minutes.

• Endorsed Bruce County's Cultural Action Plan (carried)
• Directed staff to implement Year 1 and Section 5.2 recommendations of the Cultural Action Plan (carried)
• Carried motion to consider increasing Community Grants to $20,000 in budget deliberations (carried)
• Moved into closed meeting for personal matters and labour relations (carried)
• Approved closed minutes of September 16, 2021 (reported from closed meeting)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed (carried)

Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management

The Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management is meeting electronically to consider a lease renewal for Gateway Haven and to receive a September 2021 Long-Term Care update report. The committee will also act on any resolutions passed during the meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Lease renewal for Gateway Haven
• Long Term Care Update Report – September 2021
• Authorization to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting

The Long Term Care Homes Committee of Management approved a one-year lease agreement with Home and Community Support Services Grey/Bruce for rental space at Gateway Haven, and directed staff to seek alternative funding to cover the shortfall. The committee also received a September 2021 Long Term Care Update Report for information and authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed during the meeting.

• Approved one-year lease renewal for Gateway Haven with Home and Community Support Services Grey/Bruce, with direction to staff to seek alternative funding (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the October 7, 2021 meeting (carried)

Museum Committee

The Bruce County Museum Committee is meeting electronically to receive several staff reports covering archives, education and outreach, marketing, programming, and revenue development for October 2021. The committee will also consider a routine motion authorizing staff to implement any resolutions passed at this meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for November 4, 2021.

• Archives Report – October 2021
• Education and Outreach Report – October 2021
• Marketing Report – October 2021
• Programming Report – October 2021
• Revenue Development Report – October 2021

The Museum Committee met remotely and received several informational reports, including the Archives, Education and Outreach, Marketing, Programming, and Revenue Development reports. The committee passed a motion authorizing staff to implement all resolutions passed during the meeting. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Received Archives Report – October 2021
• Received Education and Outreach Report
• Received Marketing Report
• Received Programming Report
• Received Revenue Development Report
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed (carried)

Paramedic Services

The Paramedic Services Committee is meeting electronically to consider the 2022 Canadian Triage Acuity Scale (CTAS) Response Time Performance Plan. The agenda includes a single action item on this plan, followed by a routine motion to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the CTAS plan review.

• 2022 Canadian Triage Acuity Scale (CTAS) Response Time Performance Plan

The Paramedic Services Committee approved the 2022 Canadian Triage Acuity Scale (CTAS) Response Time Performance Plan, which will be submitted to the Ministry of Health by October 31, 2021. The committee also authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed during the meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2022 CTAS Response Time Performance Plan for submission to Ministry of Health (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at October 7, 2021 meeting (carried)

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council is meeting electronically to handle routine business, including confirming minutes, receiving delegations from the Grey Bruce Health Unit and Georgian College, and discussing a county emergency order. The council will vote on five by-laws covering a child care service agreement with South Bruce, a housing initiative transfer payment, a wind energy assignment, highway activity rules, and meeting confirmation. Several committee minutes from September are also up for approval.

• By-law 2021-078: Child care service agreement with Municipality of South Bruce
• By-law 2021-079: Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative transfer payment agreement
• By-law 2021-080: Assignment agreement with Quixote One Wind Energy Corp and 2825411 Ontario Inc.
• By-law 2021-081: Regulate activity on public highways
• Delegations from Dr. Ian Arra (Grey Bruce Health Unit) and Georgian College

Council agreed to delay a decision on lifting the Bruce County Emergency Order until the end of October, with the Warden authorized to act if appropriate. Council also approved five by-laws, including a child care service agreement with South Bruce and a highway activity regulation by-law. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Delayed decision on lifting Emergency Order until end of October
• Approved By-law 2021-078: Child Care Services agreement with South Bruce
• Approved By-law 2021-079: Ontario Transfer Payment Amending Agreement for COCHI
• Approved By-law 2021-080: Assignment and Assumption Agreement with Quixote One Wind Energy Corp
• Approved By-law 2021-081: Regulating activity on public highways
• Approved By-law 2021-082: Confirming proceedings of the meeting
• Adopted minutes of September 2 and September 16, 2021 committee meetings

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to consider action items including a draft plan of subdivision for Woodlands (S-2021-002), a consent application (B-2021-022), and a discussion paper on growth. They will also receive information items on the Summer Company 2021 program and an update on the Bruce County Official Plan project. The meeting is electronic and remote.

• Draft Plan of Subdivision S-2021-002 Woodlands
• Consent Application B-2021-022
• Plan the Bruce: Good Growth Discussion Paper
• Summer Company 2021 information item
• Bruce County Official Plan Project Update

The Planning and Development Committee approved Draft Plan of Subdivision S-2021-002 (Woodlands) and Consent Application B-2021-022, authorizing the Secretary-Treasurer to sign the decision sheets. The committee also endorsed the Plan the Bruce: Good Growth Discussion Paper as a foundation for new Official Plan policies. Two reports were received for information, and staff were directed to implement all resolutions passed.

• Approved Draft Plan of Subdivision S-2021-002 (Woodlands) (carried)
• Approved Consent Application B-2021-022 (carried)
• Endorsed Plan the Bruce: Good Growth Discussion Paper as foundation for Official Plan policies (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting (carried)

Executive Committee

The Bruce County Executive Committee is meeting electronically. The agenda is largely procedural, with one information item (a Municipal Innovation Council update) and a move to closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss the CAO's 2021 priorities and performance, plus approval of closed minutes from August 12, 2021. The committee will also authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed.

• Municipal Innovation Council Update (information item)
• Closed session: CAO 2021 Priorities and Performance (labour/employee negotiations)
• Closed session: Approval of Closed Minutes - August 12, 2021
• Authorization to give effect to all resolutions passed at this meeting

The Executive Committee met remotely and received an update on the Municipal Innovation Council for information. The committee then moved into a closed meeting to discuss the CAO's 2021 priorities and performance and to approve the closed minutes from August 12, 2021; both items were received or approved as reported. No other substantive decisions were made, and the meeting adjourned at 11:26 a.m.

• Received Municipal Innovation Council update for information
• Moved into closed meeting under Municipal Act for labour/employee negotiations
• Received CAO 2021 priorities and performance update in closed session
• Approved closed minutes of August 12, 2021 meeting
• Authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed at this meeting

Transportation and Environmental Services Committee

The Transportation and Environmental Services Committee is meeting electronically to consider an action item involving Quixote One Wind Energy Corp and 2825411 Ontario Inc. regarding an assignment and assumption agreement, likely related to a road user agreement. The committee will also receive a capital projects status report for September 2021, including bridge and road project maps. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the wind energy agreement.

• Quixote One Wind Energy Corp and 2825411 Ontario Inc. Assignment and Assumption Agreement
• Assignment and Assumption Agreement with Road User Agreement
• Capital Projects Status Report – September 2021
• 2021 Capital Bridge Projects Map
• 2021 Capital Road Projects Map

The committee approved introducing a by-law to authorize the Warden and Clerk to execute an Assignment and Assumption Agreement between Quixote One Wind Energy Corp, 2825411 Ontario Inc., and the County of Bruce, and to repeal By-law Number 2015-007. It also directed staff to prepare a letter to the Ministry of Transportation requesting expedited work at the intersection of Highway 9 and Bruce Road 3. A capital projects status report was received for information. The meeting was procedural and adjourned at 11:06 a.m.

• Approved introduction of a by-law to authorize execution of the Assignment and Assumption Agreement with Quixote One Wind Energy Corp and 2825411 Ontario Inc.
• Approved repeal of By-law Number 2015-007.
• Directed staff to prepare a letter to the Ministry of Transportation requesting expedited work at Highway 9 and Bruce Road 3 intersection.
• Received the Capital Projects Status Report for September 2021 as information.
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the September 16, 2021 meeting.

Bruce County Public Library Board

The Bruce County Public Library Board is meeting electronically to review staff reports, including the director's, usage, program, and digital initiatives reports. The main item is the 2022 draft budget and business plan, with operating and capital budgets attached. The board will also discuss options for future board meetings. The agenda is otherwise routine, with call to order, roll call, minutes approval, and adjournment.

• 2022 Draft Budget and Business Plans
• 2022 BCPL Operating Budget
• 2022 BCPL Capital Budget
• Library Services 2022 Business Plan
• Board Meeting Options

The Bruce County Public Library Board approved the 2022 Library budget submission, excluding the Interdepartmental Facilities Allocation and Interdepartmental Program Support, and approved the 2022 Library Services Business Plan. The board also decided to continue holding virtual meetings until members and staff can meet in the Lakeshore Hub Board room without personal protective equipment. Minutes from the August 18, 2021 meeting were adopted, and several staff reports were received for information.

• Approved the 2022 Library budget submission, excluding Interdepartmental Facilities Allocation and Interdepartmental Program Support
• Approved the 2022 Library Services Business Plan
• Decided to continue virtual board meetings until in-person meetings can occur without PPE
• Adopted the minutes of the August 18, 2021 Library Board meeting
• Received the Director's Report for information
• Received the Branch Services Report for information
• Received the System Program Report for information
• Received the Digital Initiatives Report for information

Human Resources Committee

The Workplace Engagement Services Committee is meeting electronically to discuss recruitment incentive programs, including referral and signing bonus guidelines, and the introduction of a Personal Support Worker (PSW) student position. The committee will also move into a closed session to discuss staffing updates, a union settlement ratification, and potential litigation.

• Recruitment Incentive Programs discussion with Referral Program Guidelines and Signing Bonus Program Guidelines attachments
• Introduction of PSW Student Position information item
• Closed meeting to discuss ratification of Memorandum of Settlement between Bruce County Library Board and UNIFOR Library
• Closed meeting for staffing update (verbal) and approval of closed minutes from June 3, 2021

The committee approved a proposal to implement recruitment incentive programs immediately, and approved a memorandum of settlement between the Bruce County Library Board and UNIFOR Local 2458. A PSW student position was received for information only. The meeting was held remotely and included a closed session for staffing and labour relations matters.

• Approved recruitment incentive programs, implemented immediately (carried)
• Approved Memorandum of Settlement between Bruce County Library Board and UNIFOR Local 2458 (carried)
• Approved closed minutes from June 3, 2021 (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting (carried)

Executive Committee

The Bruce County Executive Committee is meeting electronically to review an update on the Municipal Modernization Program funding intake 2 application, discuss marking September 30th as Orange Shirt Day/National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and receive an update on real estate review matters. The committee will also act on recommendations to give effect to resolutions passed during the meeting.

• Municipal Modernization Program - Funding Intake 2 application update
• Marking September 30th Orange Shirt Day/National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and strengthening Indigenous relations
• Update on Real Estate Review Matters

The Executive Committee approved transferring $175,000 from the Working Capital Reserve for the Modernizing Municipal Operations Project Part A, to be repaid over two budget years, and drawing $26,600 from the Tax Stabilization Reserve for Part B, to be repaid by grant funding or in the 2023 budget. It also approved flying the 'Every Child Matters' flag at prominent locations in September and lowering it to half-mast on September 30th, and adopted a resolution committing to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Staff were authorized to implement all resolutions passed at the meeting.

• Approved $175,000 transfer from Working Capital Reserve for Modernizing Municipal Operations Project Part A, repayable over two budget years
• Approved $26,600 draw from Tax Stabilization Reserve for Project Part B, repayable by grant or in 2023 budget
• Approved flying 'Every Child Matters' flag at Bruce County locations in September and lowering to half-mast on September 30th
• Adopted resolution committing to recognize September 30th as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee is meeting to consider action items including the Canada Ontario Community Housing Initiative, Social Service Relief Fund Phase 4, and a purchase of service agreement with the Municipality of South Bruce for after-school care. They will also receive an update on the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program. The meeting is largely procedural, with staff authorized to implement any resolutions passed.

• Canada Ontario Community Housing Initiative (COCHI) amending agreement
• Social Service Relief Fund Phase 4 allocation
• Municipality of South Bruce Purchase of Service Agreement for after-school care
• Low-Income Energy Assistance Program update

The Human Services Committee approved three action items: authorizing the Warden and Clerk to execute the Canada Ontario Community Housing Initiative amending agreement and amend the 2021 budget; authorizing the Social Service Relief Fund Phase 4 allocation sign back letter, approving the Investment and Winddown Plan for submission to the province, and amending the 2021 budget; and introducing a by-law for a Purchase of Service Agreement with the Municipality of South Bruce. A Low-Income Energy Assistance update was received for information. The meeting adjourned at 10:26 a.m.

• Approved execution of the Canada Ontario Community Housing Initiative amending agreement and 2021 budget amendment
• Approved the Social Service Relief Fund Phase 4 sign back letter, Investment and Winddown Plan, and budget amendment
• Approved introduction of a by-law for a Purchase of Service Agreement with the Municipality of South Bruce
• Received Low-Income Energy Assistance update for information
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting

Bruce County Housing Corporation

The Bruce County Housing Corporation is meeting remotely to handle routine business: approving the August 5, 2021 minutes and acting on recommendations. The main substantive item is a discussion of community housing safety through video surveillance, including a proposed Surveillance Systems Policy.

• Discussion of Community Housing Safety – Video Surveillance
• Review of Surveillance Systems Policy
• Approval of August 5, 2021 meeting minutes
• Authorization for staff to implement resolutions passed at this meeting

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council is meeting electronically to consider several by-laws, including two Official Plan amendments and agreements with Xplornet Communications and Automotive Materials Stewardship. The agenda also includes a delegation from the Medical Officer of Health, communications on First Nations compensation and PSA testing, and confirmation of numerous committee minutes.

• By-law 2021-073: adopt Official Plan Amendment C-2021-009
• By-law 2021-074: adopt Official Plan Amendment C-2021-012
• By-law 2021-075: Mutual Telecommunications Access Agreement with Xplornet Communications Inc.
• By-law 2021-076: Automotive Materials Service agreement with Automotive Materials Stewardship Inc.
• Delegation from Dr. Ian Arra, Medical Officer of Health, Grey Bruce Health Unit

Bruce County Council approved five by-laws, including two amendments to the County of Bruce Official Plan (C-2021-009 and C-2021-012), a Mutual Telecommunications Access Agreement with Xplornet Communications Inc., an Automotive Materials Service agreement with Automotive Materials Stewardship Inc., and a by-law confirming the meeting's proceedings. The council also adopted the minutes from its August 5, 2021 session and approved minutes from various committee meetings held in August. Dr. Ian Arra, Medical Officer of Health, provided a COVID-19 update, noting low and stable case counts and upcoming initiatives such as school vaccine clinics and third doses for immune-compromised individuals.

• Adopted the minutes of the August 5, 2021 Council Sessions as circulated.
• Approved By-law 2021-073 adopting Official Plan Amendment C-2021-009.
• Approved By-law 2021-074 adopting Official Plan Amendment C-2021-012.
• Approved By-law 2021-075 authorizing a Mutual Telecommunications Access Agreement with Xplornet Communications Inc.
• Approved By-law 2021-076 authorizing an Automotive Materials Service agreement with Automotive Materials Stewardship Inc.
• Approved By-law 2021-077 confirming the proceedings of the September 2, 2021 meeting.
• Approved minutes from various committee meetings held on August 5 and August 12, 2021.
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:43 a.m., with the next meeting scheduled for October 7, 2021.

Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management

The Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management is meeting electronically to receive an information item: the Long-Term Care Update Report for August 2021. The committee will also consider a routine motion to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed during this meeting. The agenda contains no other substantive items.

• Long Term Care Update Report – August 2021 (information item)
• Motion to authorize staff to give effect to committee resolutions

The Long Term Care Homes Committee of Management met remotely and received the August 2021 Long Term Care Update Report for information. No substantive decisions were made; the only action was a procedural motion authorizing staff to implement resolutions passed during the meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for October 7, 2021.

• Received Long Term Care Update Report – August 2021 for information
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the September 2, 2021 meeting (carried)

Museum Committee

The Bruce County Museum Committee is meeting electronically to consider two action items: a request to transfer reserve funds for a maintenance report and a request for collections deaccession for September 2021. The committee will also receive information reports on education and outreach, marketing, and programming. The meeting is largely procedural, with decisions limited to the two action items.

• Request for Transfer of Reserve Funds Maintenance Report
• Request for Collections Deaccession – September 2021
• September 2021 Deaccession List
• Education and Outreach Report - September 2021
• Marketing Report - September 2021

The Bruce County Museum Committee approved a transfer of $19,910 plus HST from the Museum Building Reserve to fund maintenance projects, and approved the deaccession of items from the museum's collection as listed in the September 2021 report. Both motions were carried. The committee also received information reports on education, marketing, and programming, and authorized staff to implement all resolutions.

• Approved transfer of $19,910 + HST from Museum Building Reserve for maintenance projects (carried)
• Approved deaccession of items from museum collection per September 2021 list (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting (carried)

Bruce County Public Library Board

The Bruce County Public Library Board meets electronically to approve June minutes, receive staff reports on usage and programming, review children/teen and programming policies, and consider a letter of support for Trinity Theatre. The board will also enter a closed session under the Public Libraries Act for labour relations, including ratification of a memorandum of settlement with UNIFOR Library and approval of closed minutes.

• Review of Operational - Children and Teen Policy and Operational - Programming Policy
• Director's Report, Q2 business plan and strategic plan updates, and Bookmobile Case for Support
• Usage and programming reports for August 2021
• Library Board Report on Teeswater Reserves
• Closed meeting: ratification of UNIFOR Library memorandum of settlement and approval of June 16 closed minutes

The Bruce County Public Library Board approved the transfer of $2019.48 from Teeswater Branch reserves for public benches and plaques, and approved the Memorandum of Settlement with UNIFOR Local 2458 Library. The board also adopted the minutes, received staff reports, and accepted two operational policies.

• Approved transfer of $2019.48 from Teeswater Branch reserves for benches and plaques (carried)
• Approved Memorandum of Settlement with UNIFOR Local 2458 Library (carried)
• Adopted minutes of June 16, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Received Director's Report for information (carried)
• Received Usage Report - August 2021 for information (carried)
• Received Programming Report - August 2021 for information (carried)
• Accepted Operational Children and Teen Policy and Operational Programming Policy (carried)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to receive the 2021 Q2 Annual Business Plan Update, which includes departmental reports from CAO, Corporate Services, Human Services, IT, Long Term Care, Museum, Library, Paramedic, Planning, Transportation, and Workplace Engagement. The committee will also move into a closed meeting to discuss litigation regarding Bruce County's use of the Bruce A. Krug Estate and to approve closed minutes from July 8, 2021. No decisions are listed on the open agenda; the only action item is to authorize staff to implement resolutions passed during the meeting.

• 2021 Q2 Annual Business Plan Update with 13 departmental reports
• Closed meeting under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(e) for litigation on Bruce A. Krug Estate
• Approval of closed minutes from July 8, 2021
• Next meeting scheduled for September 2, 2021

The Executive Committee received the 2021 Q2 Annual Business Plan Update as information, moved into closed session to discuss litigation regarding Bruce County's use of the Bruce A. Krug Estate, and upon returning, received the legal update and approved the July 8, 2021 closed meeting minutes. No substantive public decisions were made; the only formal action was authorizing staff to implement all resolutions passed during the meeting.

• Received 2021 Q2 Annual Business Plan Update (information only)
• Moved into closed meeting to discuss litigation on Bruce A. Krug Estate (carried)
• Approved closed meeting minutes for July 8, 2021 (reported from closed)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed (carried)

Transportation and Environmental Services Committee

The Transportation and Environmental Services Committee is meeting electronically to consider several action items, including a by-law to regulate activities on public highways, consolidation of vehicle reserves, a service agreement for automotive materials stewardship, and a mutual access agreement with Xplornet Communications Inc. for telecommunications infrastructure. They will also receive a capital projects status report for August 2021. The meeting is primarily decision-oriented, with staff authorized to implement any resolutions passed.

• By-law to regulate, control, and prohibit activities on public highways
• Consolidation of vehicle reserves
• Automotive Materials Stewardship Service Agreement
• Telecommunications Mutual Access Agreement with Xplornet Communications Inc.
• Capital Projects Status Report – August 2021

The committee approved a new by-law to regulate, control, and prohibit certain activities on public highways, repealing the previous by-law 2017-033. It also consolidated vehicle replacement reserves, approved a service agreement with Automotive Materials Stewardship, and approved a mutual access agreement with Xplornet Communications Inc. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved by-law to regulate public highway activities, repealing By-law 2017-033 (carried)
• Consolidated Trails and Forestry vehicle reserves into Machinery Replacement Reserve, renamed it (carried)
• Approved Municipal Automotive Materials Service Agreement with Automotive Materials Stewardship (carried)
• Approved Telecommunications Mutual Access Agreement with Xplornet Communications Inc. (carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Bruce County Planning and Development Committee is meeting electronically to hold public meetings on two official plan amendments (Wylds and Georgedale Farms Ltd.) and two consents (Mohammed), and to consider action items including a Kincardine official plan amendment, a discussion paper on communities, and a review of the Spruce the Bruce program. The agenda also includes information updates on communication tools and delegation of lot creation authorities.

• Public meeting: Bruce County Official Plan Amendment C-2021-009 (Wylds)
• Public meeting: Bruce County Official Plan Amendment C-2021-012 (Georgedale Farms Ltd.)
• Public meeting: Consents B-2021-040 and B-2021-041 (Mohammed)
• Action item: Kincardine Official Plan Amendment L-2021-007 (Marshall)
• Action item: Spruce the Bruce Community Development Program Review

The Planning and Development Committee approved two Bruce County Official Plan amendments (C-2021-009 Wylds and C-2021-012 Georgedale Farms Ltd.) and forwarded them to County Council for adoption. It also approved two consent applications (B-2021-040 and B-2021-041 Mohammed) despite public opposition. Additionally, the committee endorsed the Plan the Bruce Communities Discussion Paper and the Spruce the Bruce Community Development Program Review directions.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment C-2021-009 (Wylds) and forwarded by-law to County Council (carried)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment C-2021-012 (Georgedale Farms Ltd.) and forwarded by-law to County Council (carried)
• Approved Consents B-2021-040 and B-2021-041 (Mohammed) and authorized Secretary-Treasurer to sign decision sheet (carried)
• Approved Kincardine Official Plan Amendment L-2021-007 (Marshall) and authorized Director/Manager to sign decision sheet (carried)
• Endorsed Plan the Bruce: Communities Discussion Paper as foundation for new Official Plan policies (carried)
• Endorsed recommended directions in Spruce the Bruce Community Development Program Review (carried)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting electronically to discuss options for a small business property tax subclass, based on consultation with county treasurers and the business community. The committee will also consider a motion to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed at this meeting.

• Small Business Property Subclass Options (CS-2021-056)
• Survey results of consultation with Bruce County Treasurers
• Business community consultation results
• Motion to authorize staff to give effect to committee resolutions
• Next meeting scheduled for September 2, 2021

The committee decided not to implement the Small Business Property Tax Class for the 2022 taxation year. This was the only substantive decision; the other actions were procedural, including authorizing staff to implement committee resolutions and scheduling the next meeting.

• Small Business Property Tax Class not implemented for 2022 (carried)
• Staff authorized to give effect to all committee resolutions (carried)

Human Resources Committee

The Bruce County Workplace Engagement Services Committee is meeting electronically to consider an amendment to Policy E-19 on safety shoes, uniforms, and tool allowance, and to receive an update on the 2021 Holiday Closure Policy B7. The agenda includes action items, information items, and a routine motion to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed.

• Amendment to Policy E-19 Safety Shoes, Uniforms and Tool Allowance
• Update on Holiday Closure Policy B7 2021
• Motion to authorize staff to give effect to committee resolutions

The Workplace Engagement Services Committee approved a revised Policy E-19 on Safety Shoes, Uniforms and Tool Allowance. The motion was carried. The committee also received an update on the Holiday Closure Policy B7 2021 for information, and authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed during the meeting.

• Approved revised Policy E-19 Safety Shoes, Uniforms and Tool Allowance (carried)
• Received update on Holiday Closure Policy B7 2021 for information
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting (carried)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting electronically to consider an action item to amend the budget for an insurance program review, and to receive information items on 2019 annual energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, plus a second quarter 2021 financial statement review. The committee will also act on recommendations to give effect to resolutions passed at this meeting.

• Amend Budget – Insurance Program Review (CS-2021-052)
• 2019 Annual Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions (CS-2020-054)
• Second Quarter 2021 Financial Statement Review (CS-2021-055)

The committee approved hiring an insurance consultant to review all county insurance coverage, funded by an $11,000 transfer from the Insurance Reserve. The motion also directs staff to report on a Risk Management Program and to explore a joint insurance RFP with local municipalities. Two reports were received for information only, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $11,000 insurance review funded from Insurance Reserve (carried)
• Directed report on Risk Management Program development (carried)
• Authorized engagement with local municipalities on joint insurance RFP (carried)
• Received 2019 Energy Consumption and GHG Emissions report for information
• Received Q2 2021 Financial Statement Review for information

Paramedic Services

The Paramedic Services Committee is meeting electronically to consider the sale of decommissioned ambulances and to act on recommendations from the meeting. The agenda is otherwise routine, with standard items like call to order and roll call.

• Sale of decommissioned ambulances (agenda item 4a)

The Paramedic Services Committee approved the purchase of two new power load units at approximately $55,000+HST, funded partly by the estimated $68,000 proceeds from selling two decommissioned ambulances. Residual funds will go toward buying two new ambulances. The committee also authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed during the meeting.

• Approved purchase of two power load units at ~$55,000+HST (carried)
• Approved applying ~$68,000 sale proceeds of two decommissioned ambulances to purchase costs (carried)
• Approved using residual funds for two new ambulances (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all committee resolutions (carried)

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council meets electronically to consider several by-laws, including two Official Plan amendments, agreements with EH!tel Networks and the province for infrastructure funding, and stop sign/speed limit changes. Delegations will cover the 211 service, electric vehicle readiness, the 2022 Ontario Tankard, and the Grey Transit Route. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and communications.

• By-law 2021-066 and 2021-067: adopt Official Plan Amendments C-2021-011 and C-2021-015
• By-law 2021-068: Mutual Access Agreement with EH!tel Networks Inc.
• By-law 2021-070: Transfer Payment Agreement for ICIP COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream
• By-law 2021-069 and 2021-071: installation of stop signs and speed limits on county roads
• Delegation on preparing for an electric vehicle future by Nuclear Innovation Institute

Bruce County Council approved seven by-laws, including two Official Plan amendments, a mutual access agreement with EH!tel Networks, stop sign installations, speed limit changes, and an infrastructure funding agreement. The council also adopted minutes from various committee meetings and heard presentations on COVID-19, 211 service, electric vehicles, and the Ontario Tankard curling event.

• Approved By-law 2021-066 adopting Official Plan Amendment C-2021-011
• Approved By-law 2021-067 adopting Official Plan Amendment C-2021-015
• Approved By-law 2021-068 authorizing Mutual Access Agreement with EH!tel Networks Inc.
• Approved By-law 2021-069 providing for installation of stop signs at intersections
• Approved By-law 2021-070 authorizing Transfer Payment Agreement for ICIP COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream
• Approved By-law 2021-071 authorizing speed limits on county roads and in construction zones
• Approved By-law 2021-072 confirming proceedings of the meeting
• Adopted minutes of July 8 and July 15 committee meetings

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting electronically to receive information on Bruce County's electric vehicle initiatives and the 2022 Ontario Tankard, and to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed. The agenda is largely procedural, with no decisions listed beyond the standard authorization to act on resolutions.

• Information item: Bruce County Electric Vehicle Initiatives with attached PDF and EV stations map
• Information item: 2022 Ontario Tankard with attached PDF
• Authorization for staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at this meeting

The Executive Committee approved a request for Bruce County to sponsor the 2022 Ontario Men's Tankard event at the Platinum Level, with a $5,000 cash and $5,000 in-kind contribution, funded from an appropriate source. The motion was carried. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also received information items and authorized staff to implement all resolutions.

• Approved sponsorship of 2022 Ontario Men's Tankard at Platinum Level ($5,000 cash + $5,000 in-kind) (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the August 5, 2021 meeting (carried)

Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management

The Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management is meeting electronically to receive the July 2021 Long-Term Care Update Report and to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed during the meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with the update report as the only substantive item.

• Long Term Care Update Report – July 2021
• Authorization for staff to give effect to committee resolutions

The Long Term Care Homes Committee of Management met remotely and received the July 2021 Long Term Care Update Report for information only. No substantive decisions were made; the only action was a routine motion authorizing staff to implement resolutions passed during the meeting, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Received Long Term Care Update Report – July 2021 (information only)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting (carried)

Human Services Committee

The Bruce County Human Services Committee is meeting electronically to receive information items, including the 2021 Q2 Community Registry Waitlist Update and the Q2 2021 Licensed Child Care and Early Years Report. They will also review the Child Care and Early Years Waypoint 2020 Update. The committee will then act on recommendations to give effect to resolutions passed during the meeting.

• 2021 Q2 Bruce County Community Registry Waitlist Update
• Q2 2021 Licensed Child Care and Early Years Report
• Child Care and Early Years Waypoint 2020 Update

The Human Services Committee met remotely and received three information reports: the 2021 Q2 Community Registry Waitlist Update, the Q2 2021 Licensed Child Care and Early Years Report, and the Child Care and Early Years Waypoint 2020 Update. No substantive decisions were made; the only action was a routine motion to authorize staff to implement resolutions passed during the meeting, which was carried. The meeting adjourned at 1:01 p.m.

• Received 2021 Q2 Community Registry Waitlist Update (information)
• Received Q2 2021 Licensed Child Care and Early Years Report (information)
• Received Child Care and Early Years Waypoint 2020 Update (information)
• Authorized staff to give effect to committee resolutions (carried)

Museum Committee

The Bruce County Museum Committee is meeting electronically to review staff reports on education, marketing, programming, and revenue development, and to act on any recommendations arising from those reports. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed in the agenda text.

• Education and Outreach Report - August 2021
• Marketing Report - August 2021
• Program Report v1- August 2021
• Revenue Development Report - August 2021
• Authorization to give effect to committee resolutions

The Museum Committee met remotely and received four information reports (Education and Outreach, Marketing, Programming, Revenue Development) with no decisions made on them. The only substantive action was a motion authorizing staff to implement all resolutions passed during the meeting, which was carried. The meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.

• Received Education and Outreach Report (information)
• Received Marketing Report (information)
• Received Programming Report (information)
• Received Revenue Development Report (information)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed (carried)

Bruce County Housing Corporation

The Bruce County Housing Corporation is holding a routine electronic meeting to approve minutes, consider a Yardi software addendum, and review the 2021 Q2 arrears report. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of July 15, 2021 meeting minutes
• Yardi Addendum (software contract amendment)
• 2021 Q2 Arrears Report (rent arrears update)

The Bruce County Housing Corporation approved a motion authorizing the Housing Services Manager to execute an addendum with Yardi Canada Ltd. The minutes from the July 15, 2021 meeting were adopted, and the 2021 Q2 Arrears Report was received for information. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Authorized Housing Services Manager to execute Yardi Canada Ltd. addendum (carried)
• Adopted minutes of July 15, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at this meeting (carried)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting electronically to discuss the provision of legal services. The agenda includes a single action item on this topic, followed by a routine motion to implement any resolutions passed. The meeting is largely procedural, with the substantive discussion centered on legal services.

• Provision of Legal Services (action item with attached PDF)

The Corporate Services Committee repealed By-law 2299, which had appointed Waechter, Eastwood and Magwood as County Solicitor. It directed the CAO to set up interim legal service arrangements for up to six months with Julia M. Fischer Professional Corporation/Fischer Law and Grove-McClement Professional Corporation/The Ross Firm. The committee also authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed at this meeting.

• Repealed By-law 2299 appointing Waechter, Eastwood and Magwood as County Solicitor
• Directed CAO to establish interim legal services (litigation) for up to six months with Julia M. Fischer Professional Corporation/Fischer Law
• Directed CAO to establish interim legal services for up to six months with Grove-McClement Professional Corporation/The Ross Firm
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the July 15, 2021 meeting

Bruce County Housing Corporation

The Bruce County Housing Corporation is meeting remotely to handle routine business, including approving minutes from June 3, 2021, and appointing a solicitor. The board will also authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed at this meeting.

• Appointment of Solicitor for Bruce County Housing Corporation
• Approval of June 3, 2021 meeting minutes
• Authorization for staff to implement resolutions from July 15, 2021 meeting

The Bruce County Housing Corporation met electronically on July 15, 2021, and approved the minutes from its June 3, 2021 meeting. The board appointed Grove-McClement Professional Corporation, as part of The Ross Firm, as its solicitor for up to six months, effective July 17, 2021. Staff were authorized to implement all resolutions passed during the meeting. The next meeting was scheduled for August 5, 2021.

• Approved the minutes of the June 3, 2021 meeting as presented.
• Appointed Grove-McClement Professional Corporation, as part of The Ross Firm, as Solicitor for the Bruce County Housing Corporation, effective July 17, 2021, for up to six months.
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed during the July 15, 2021 meeting.
• Scheduled the next meeting for August 5, 2021, electronically.

Transportation and Environmental Services Committee

The Transportation and Environmental Services Committee is meeting electronically to act on several items: a telecommunications mutual access agreement with EH!tel Networks Inc., a budget amendment for replacing the Teeswater River Bridge on Bruce Road 3 in Paisley, the 2021 Speed Transition Zone Project, and stop sign by-law updates. They will also receive a capital projects status report for July 2021. The meeting is primarily a decision-making session on these infrastructure and traffic items.

• Telecommunications Mutual Access Agreement with EH!tel Networks Inc.
• Project TS-2021-005: Replace Teeswater River Bridge, Bruce Road 3, Paisley – budget amendment approvals
• 2021 Speed Transition Zone Project, including Howdenvale Road intersection map
• Stop Sign By-law Updates with schedule of locations
• Capital Projects Status Report – July 2021 with bridge and road project maps

The committee approved a mutual access agreement with EH!tel Networks Inc. for use of county right-of-ways, and authorized $1.32 million in future bridge funding plus a $140,000 reserve transfer for the Teeswater River Bridge project. It also passed a new speed limits by-law (repealing 2020-049) and a stop sign by-law, with two road sections removed from the speed by-law's schedule. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved Telecommunications Mutual Access Agreement with EH!tel Networks Inc. (carried)
• Authorized $963,293 (2022) and $358,150 (2023) for temporary bridge for Teeswater River Bridge project (carried)
• Transferred $140,000 from Bridge Reserve (Reid Bridge) to Teeswater River Bridge project (carried)
• Approved new speed limits by-law, repealing By-law 2020-049 (carried)
• Removed Road Sections 40 and Bruce Road 17 from speed by-law Schedule A (carried)
• Approved stop sign by-law, repealing By-laws 1927, 3441, 4217, 2021-018 (carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting electronically to hold public meetings on two Bruce County Official Plan amendments: C-2021-011 (Hammellea Farms) and C-2021-015 (Additional Residential Units). The committee will also consider a letter of support for 'Reconnecting Through Community Journalism' and act on staff recommendations from the meeting.

• Public meeting: Official Plan Amendment C-2021-011 Hammellea Farms
• Public meeting at 9:45 a.m.: Official Plan Amendment C-2021-015 Additional Residential Units
• Information item: Reconnecting Through Community Journalism Letter of Support
• Authorization for staff to give effect to committee resolutions

The Planning and Development Committee approved two Official Plan amendments. The first, C-2021-011 Hammellea Farms, was approved and forwarded to County Council for adoption. The second, C-2021-015 Additional Residential Units, was approved with an added clause allowing an additional residential unit in association with a duplex dwelling, and also forwarded to County Council. Both decisions were carried.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment C-2021-011 Hammellea Farms (carried)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment C-2021-015 Additional Residential Units with added clause (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting (carried)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting electronically to discuss a County Development Charges Workshop and a related study. The agenda includes an information item on development charges and a motion to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed at this meeting. No votes or decisions are listed beyond the procedural authorization.

• Information item: County Development Charges Workshop 2 (CS-2021-050)
• Attachment: Bruce County Development Charges Study
• Motion to authorize staff to give effect to committee resolutions

The Corporate Services Committee met electronically on July 15, 2021, and received a presentation from Watson & Associates Economists on County Development Charges Workshop #2. No substantive decisions were made; the only action was a routine motion to authorize staff to implement resolutions passed during the meeting, which was carried. The meeting adjourned at 2:02 p.m.

• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed during the meeting (carried)

Human Resources Committee

The Workplace Engagement Services Committee is meeting electronically to consider revisions to policies A2 (Probation) and D3 (Pay Periods), and to receive a tri-annual market survey as an information item. The committee will also act on recommendations to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed at this meeting.

• Policy revisions to A2 (Probation) and D3 (Pay Periods)
• Tri-annual market survey presented as information item
• Authorization for staff to implement committee resolutions

The Workplace Engagement Services Committee approved revisions to the A2. Probation and D3. Pay Periods policies. A report on the Tri-Annual Market Survey was received for information only. The committee also authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed at this meeting.

• Approved revised A2. Probation policy
• Approved revised D3. Pay Periods policy
• Authorized staff to implement all committee resolutions

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting electronically. The agenda is largely procedural, with the substantive items to be discussed in a closed session under the Municipal Act, including a Library Board appointment, an update on the Saugeen Ojibway Nation land claim, and a request to transfer County-owned property to the Town of South Bruce Peninsula. The committee will also consider approving closed minutes from June 3, 2021, and act on any recommendations arising from the closed session.

• Closed session under Municipal Act sections 239(2)(b), (c), (e), (f)
• Library Board Appointment
• Saugeen Ojibway Nation Land Claim - July 2021 Update
• Request to Transfer County owned Property to the Town of South Bruce Peninsula
• Approval of Closed Minutes - June 3, 2021

The Executive Committee met electronically and moved into closed session to discuss personal matters, litigation, and solicitor-client privileged advice. After closed session, the committee approved the appointment of Sheila Barker to the Bruce County Public Library Board and gave staff direction on the Saugeen Ojibway Nation Land Claim and a property transfer request. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Sheila Barker to Bruce County Public Library Board (carried)
• Gave staff direction on Saugeen Ojibway Nation Land Claim and property transfer to Town of South Bruce Peninsula (reported from closed)
• Approved closed minutes of June 3, 2021 (carried)
• Authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed at this meeting (carried)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee is meeting to consider a request for qualifications related to the Employment Services Ontario transformation, and to receive updates on housing and homelessness, income and support services, and a thank-you letter from the Municipality of Brockton. The agenda includes one action item and several information items, with no decisions listed beyond the action item.

• Service System Manager Request for Qualification – Employment Services Ontario Transformation
• Letter from Municipality of Brockton thanking County for COVID-19 contributions
• Housing and Homelessness Plan Progress Report (2020 and current)
• Q2 Income and Support Services Update

The committee directed staff to submit a Request for Qualification to become the Service System Manager for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region, with the County of Bruce as lead. The motion was carried. Reports on housing, homelessness, and income support were received for information. The next meeting is scheduled for August 5, 2021.

• Approved: Directed staff to proceed with a Service System Manager RFQ submission for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region, with the County as lead.
• Received for information: Letter from Municipality of Brockton.
• Received for information: Housing and Homelessness Plan Progress Report.
• Received for information: Q2 Income and Support Services Update.
• Approved: Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the July 8, 2021 meeting.

Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management

The Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management is meeting electronically to receive a June 2021 update report on long-term care operations. The committee will also authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed at this meeting. The agenda contains no other substantive items.

• Long Term Care Update Report – June 2021
• Authorization for staff to give effect to committee resolutions

The Long Term Care Homes Committee of Management held a routine electronic meeting on July 8, 2021. Members received the June 2021 Long Term Care Update Report for information only, and passed a procedural motion authorizing staff to implement all resolutions from the meeting. No substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were made.

• Received Long Term Care Update Report – June 2021 for information
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed during the meeting (carried)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting electronically to consider an action item to amend the 2021 budget for Corporate Services vehicle lease buyouts. They will also receive information on awarded tenders and purchasing policy suspension approvals for Q2 2021. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and declarations of interest.

• Amend 2021 Budget for Corporate Services Vehicles Lease Buyouts (CS-2021-051)
• Summary of Awarded Tenders – Q2 2021 (CS-2021-048)
• Summary of Purchasing Policy Suspension Approvals – Q2 2021 (CS-2021-049)

The Corporate Services Committee approved an amendment to the 2021 budget to pay up to $50,000 for lease buyouts of three Corporate Service Vehicles, funded from the Working Fund Reserve. The motion was carried. The committee also received information reports on awarded tenders and purchasing policy suspensions for Q2 2021, and authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed at the meeting.

• Approved 2021 budget amendment for up to $50,000 for lease buyouts of 3 Corporate Service Vehicles, funded from Working Fund Reserve (carried)
• Received Q2 2021 Summary of Awarded Tenders for information
• Received Q2 2021 Summary of Purchasing Policy Suspension Approvals for information
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the July 8, 2021 meeting (carried)

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council is meeting electronically to consider several by-laws, including one regulating ATV/UTV use on county roads, one on parking rules, and three Official Plan amendments. The agenda also includes delegations on the opioid crisis and a nuclear waste DGR project update, plus communications on various municipal resolutions.

• By-law 2021-060: regulate ATV and off-road vehicle movement on county roads
• By-law 2021-064: regulate parking, standing, or stopping on County Roads
• By-laws 2021-061, 2021-062, 2021-063: adopt Official Plan Amendments C-2021-010, C-2021-006, C-2021-003
• By-law 2021-059: authorize revised Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Agreement with Grey County and 16 municipalities
• Delegation: NWMO DGR project update and Community Drug & Alcohol Strategy opioid overdose update

Bruce County Council approved seven by-laws, including one regulating ATV and off-road vehicle use on county roads and another governing parking on county roads. It also adopted three official plan amendments and a revised Community Safety and Well-Being Plan agreement with Grey County and local municipalities. Council received updates on COVID-19, opioid overdoses, and the proposed nuclear waste repository, and directed staff to report back on the opioid issue.

• Approved By-law 2021-059, authorizing a revised Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Agreement with Grey County and 16 local municipalities
• Approved By-law 2021-060, regulating ATV and off-road vehicle movement on county roads
• Adopted official plan amendments C-2021-010, C-2021-006, and C-2021-003
• Approved By-law 2021-064, regulating parking on county roads
• Approved By-law 2021-065, confirming council proceedings
• Adopted minutes from June 3 and June 17 committee meetings
• Directed staff to bring back a report on opioid overdose concerns for further discussion

Transportation and Environmental Services Committee

The Transportation & Environmental Services Committee is meeting electronically to review the Bruce County Master Transportation Plan, including a draft report and appendices. The committee will act on recommendations from the plan and authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with roll call, declarations of interest, and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Review of Bruce County Master Transportation Plan draft report
• Review of appendices A1-A4 and B-E of the Master Transportation Plan
• Council presentation on the Master Transportation Plan
• Authorization for staff to implement committee resolutions

The committee accepted the draft Bruce County Master Transportation Plan and approved Alternative 4, the Combined Transportation Scenario, as the official plan. This scenario develops a combined strategy for roads, active transportation, transit services, and Transportation Demand Management. The motion was carried unanimously.

• Accepted draft Master Transportation Plan as official plan (carried)
• Approved Alternative 4, Combined Transportation Scenario (carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to consider a supplementary report on Consent application B-2020-099 (Pilon). The agenda includes a consent item with attached reports and a decision sheet, and the committee will act on recommendations from the meeting. No other substantive items are listed.

• Consent B-2020-099 (Pilon) supplementary report and planning report
• Decision sheet for signature on Consent B-2020-099

The Planning and Development Committee approved Consent B-2020-099 (Pilon) and authorized the Secretary-Treasurer of the Land Division Committee to sign the Decision Sheet. Councillor Twolan declared a pecuniary interest and withdrew from the discussion. The committee also authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed during the meeting.

• Approved Consent B-2020-099 (Pilon) and authorized the Secretary-Treasurer to sign the Decision Sheet.
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed during the July 8, 2021 meeting.

Museum Committee

The Bruce County Museum Committee is meeting electronically to receive routine information items, including marketing, education, archives, programming, and revenue development reports. The committee will also act on recommendations to give effect to any resolutions passed during the meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Marketing Report - July 2021
• Education and Outreach Report July 2021
• Archives Report - July 2021 with Final Substitutions for Weinstein Donation Inventory
• Programming Report July 2021
• Revenue Development Report - July 2021

The Museum Committee received five information reports (Marketing, Education and Outreach, Archives, Programming, and Revenue Development) and passed a motion authorizing staff to implement all resolutions from the meeting. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no substantive decisions made.

• Received the Marketing Report for information.
• Received the Education and Outreach Report for information.
• Received the Archives Report for information.
• Received the Programming Report for information.
• Received the Revenue Development Report for information.
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed during the meeting.

Planning and Development Committee

The Bruce County Planning and Development Committee is meeting electronically to hold public meetings on three Official Plan amendments (Ioannidis, Big Island Quarry, and Rick Smith Farms), hear a delegation from the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority, and discuss action items including proposed regulations under the Conservation Authorities Act, a homes discussion paper, a new land use compatibility guideline, and a consent application. The meeting also includes information items on workforce development and grant recipients.

• Public meeting: Official Plan Amendment C-2021-010 (Ioannidis)
• Public meeting: Official Plan Amendment C-2021-006 (Big Island Quarry)
• Public meeting: Official Plan Amendment C-2021-003 (Rick Smith Farms)
• Delegation: Tim Lanthier, CAO, Grey Sauble Conservation Authority on Conservation Authorities Act changes
• Action item: Consent B-2020-099 (Pilon)

The Planning and Development Committee approved three Official Plan amendments (C-2021-010 Ioannidis, C-2021-006 Big Island Quarry, C-2021-003 Rick Smith Farms) and forwarded the by-laws to County Council for adoption. It also endorsed the Plan the Bruce: Homes Discussion Paper, forwarded comments on proposed regulations and a land use guideline to the province, and deferred a consent application (B-2020-099 Pilon) pending septic system information.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment C-2021-010 (Ioannidis) and forwarded by-law to County Council
• Approved Official Plan Amendment C-2021-006 (Big Island Quarry) and forwarded by-law to County Council
• Approved Official Plan Amendment C-2021-003 (Rick Smith Farms) and forwarded by-law to County Council
• Endorsed Plan the Bruce: Homes Discussion Paper as foundation for new Official Plan policies
• Forwarded comments on proposed Conservation Authorities Act regulations to the Ministry
• Forwarded comments on Proposed New Land Use Compatibility Guideline to the Ministry
• Deferred Consent B-2020-099 (Pilon) pending additional septic system information
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting

Paramedic Services

The committee approved engaging R.V. Anderson Associates Limited as the consultant for the new Paramedic Services Facility at 1243 MacKenzie Road, Port Elgin, after a successful RFP process. The approved cost is $235,200 plus HST for conceptual drawings, specifications, and contract administration. The motion was carried. The committee also authorized staff to implement all resolutions from the meeting.

• Approved R.V. Anderson Associates Limited as consultant for new Paramedic Services Facility (carried)
• Approved $235,200 plus HST for consultant services for the Port Elgin station (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting (carried)

Transportation and Environmental Services Committee

The Transportation and Environmental Services Committee will consider designating Japanese Knotweed and Garlic Mustard as local weeds, a by-law regulating parking on county roads, the preferred replacement option for the Teeswater River Bridge on Bruce Road 3 in Paisley, and ATV traffic on Bruce Road 3. The meeting also includes a capital projects status report and a closed session for land acquisition and legal advice.

• Designate Japanese Knotweed and Garlic Mustard as local weeds
• By-law to regulate parking, standing, or stopping on county roads
• Preferred alternative for Teeswater River Bridge replacement, Bruce Road 3, Paisley
• ATV traffic on Bruce Road 3 in Paisley
• Capital Projects Status Report – June 2021

The Transportation & Environmental Services Committee approved designating Japanese Knotweed and Garlic Mustard as local weeds via municipal by-laws. It also approved a new parking by-law, the preferred design and detour for the Teeswater River Bridge replacement, and a by-law permitting ATV/UTV traffic on Bruce Road 3 in Paisley. The committee moved into closed session to discuss a property transfer and approve prior closed minutes, then authorized staff to implement all resolutions.

• Approved designating Japanese Knotweed and Garlic Mustard as local weeds through municipal by-laws.
• Approved a by-law to regulate parking, standing, or stopping on County Roads, repealing By-laws 2016-077 and 2021-017.
• Approved the preferred design (concrete bridge, two spans, two lanes, two 1.8m sidewalks) for the Teeswater River Bridge on Bruce Road 3 in Paisley.
• Approved Detour 3 (temporary bridge) for the Teeswater River Bridge replacement project.
• Approved permitting ATV and off-road vehicle traffic on Bruce Road 3 between Balaklava Street and the Bruce-Saugeen Townline until Rail Trail repairs are completed, repealing By-law 2018-034.
• Moved into closed session to discuss Bruce Road 1 Realignment Property Transfer and approve closed minutes from March 18, 2021.
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed during the meeting.

Bruce County Public Library Board

The Bruce County Public Library Board approved the Operational-Community Information Policy and received several reports, including the 2020 audited financial statements. The board also agreed to move the September 29 regular meeting to September 15, 2021, and approved closed meeting minutes and an HR update.

• Approved Operational-Community Information Policy
• Approved minutes of May 19, 2021 meeting
• Received Director's Report for information
• Received Branch Services Report (Usage Report - June 2021)
• Received Branch Activities Report (System-wide Programs)
• Received 2020 Library Board Audited Financial Statements
• Received Membership Drive Update
• Moved September 29 meeting to September 15, 2021

Human Resources Committee

The Workplace Engagement Services Committee is meeting electronically to handle routine procedural items and then move into a closed session. The closed session will discuss ratification of a memorandum of settlement between the Bruce County Library Board and CUPE Local 4481, a staffing update, and approval of prior closed minutes. No public decisions are scheduled on the open agenda.

• Closed session under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(d) for labour relations
• Ratification of Memorandum of Settlement with CUPE Local 4481 Library
• Staffing update for June 2021
• Approval of closed minutes from May 6, 2021

The committee approved the Memorandum of Settlement between the Bruce County Library Board and CUPE Local 4481 Library (Part Time). It also provided direction on a staffing update and approved closed minutes from May 6, 2021. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved Memorandum of Settlement with CUPE Local 4481 Library (Part Time)
• Provided direction on Staffing Update – June 2021
• Approved closed minutes of May 6, 2021 meeting

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee approved the 2022 Budget and Annual Business Plan Timetable, reserving October 14 and 21 to receive the annual business plans and operational and capital budgets. No other substantive decisions were made; the remaining items were received for information or were procedural.

• Approved 2022 Budget and Annual Business Plan Timetable (carried)
• Reserved October 14 and 21 for 2022 business plan and budget presentations
• Authorized staff to implement all resolutions from the June 3, 2021 meeting (carried)

Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management

The Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management is meeting electronically to consider increasing housekeeping hours at Gateway Haven and to receive the Long Term Care Update Report for May 2021. The committee will also act on recommendations to give effect to resolutions passed during this meeting.

• Increase Housekeeping Hours at Gateway Haven
• Long Term Care Update Report for May 2021

The Long Term Care Homes Committee approved approximately $50,000 to increase housekeeping hours at Gateway Haven, funded by provincial COVID-19 prevention and safe restart funds. The motion was carried. The committee also received a Long Term Care Update Report for May 2021 for information, and authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed at the meeting.

• Approved ~$50,000 for increased housekeeping hours at Gateway Haven (carried)
• Received Long Term Care Update Report for May 2021 (information)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting (carried)

Bruce County Housing Corporation

The Bruce County Housing Corporation is meeting electronically to approve minutes from May 6 and May 20, 2021, and to receive an update on the Kincardine Housing Build project. The board will also authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed during this meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with the Kincardine update being the only substantive item.

• Approval of minutes from May 6 and May 20, 2021
• Kincardine Housing Build Project Update
• Authorization for staff to give effect to resolutions passed at this meeting

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council is meeting electronically to consider a series of by-laws, including opting out of the Vacant Unit Rebate Program, adopting an official plan amendment, and authorizing several agreements. Council will also receive updates on the Douglas Point decommissioning and hear from the Medical Officer of Health.

• By-law 2021-051: Opt-out of Vacant Unit Rebate Program and terminate Vacant and Excess Land Subclass Property Tax Discounts starting in 2022
• By-law 2021-053: Adopt Amendment C-2020-019 to the County of Bruce Official Plan
• By-law 2021-050: Service agreement with Westario Power Inc. for OESP and LEAP assistance
• By-law 2021-052: Transfer agreement with Hanover and District Hospital for Clean Flow Health Care Mini Equipment
• By-law 2021-057: Development agreement with West Ridge on The Lake Inc.

Bruce County Council approved nine by-laws, including opting out of the Vacant Unit Rebate Program and terminating vacant/excess land property tax discounts starting in 2022, and adopting an Official Plan amendment. The council also approved minutes from previous meetings and received updates on COVID-19 and Douglas Point decommissioning. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved by-law 2021-050: service agreement with Westario Power for OESP/LEAP assistance
• Approved by-law 2021-051: opt-out of Vacant Unit Rebate Program and terminate vacant/excess land tax discounts from 2022
• Approved by-law 2021-052: transfer agreement with Hanover and District Hospital for Clean Flow equipment
• Approved by-law 2021-053: adopted Official Plan Amendment C-2020-019
• Approved by-law 2021-054: amendment agreement with Blue Source Canada ULC
• Approved by-law 2021-055: appointed municipal auditor
• Approved by-law 2021-056: land transfer to Murray Steven Kraemer in Huron-Kinloss
• Approved by-law 2021-057: development agreement with West Ridge on The Lake Inc.

Museum Committee

The Bruce County Museum Committee is meeting electronically to review proposed revisions to preservation and conservation policies, receive a marketing report, and hear a presentation on a digital content strategy. The committee will also consider a routine motion to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed at this meeting.

• Policy Revisions Report – June 2021
• Preservation Management Policy revision
• Conservation Policy revision
• Marketing Report – June 2021
• Digital Content Strategy 2021 presentation by Kayla van Zon of Interkon

The Museum Committee approved revisions to the Conservation Management and Preservation Management policies as outlined in the June 2021 report. The motion was moved by Alternate Councillor Randy Roppel, seconded by Councillor Mitch Twolan, and carried. The committee also received information reports on marketing and digital content strategy, and authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed during the meeting.

• Approved revisions to Conservation Management and Preservation Management policies (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the June 3, 2021 meeting (carried)

Human Services Committee

The Bruce County Human Services Committee is meeting electronically to discuss two action items: a revised municipal agreement for Community Safety and Well-Being Planning, and the allocation of Phase 3 Social Service Relief Fund money. The committee will also consider a motion to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed at this meeting.

• Community Safety and Well-Being Planning Revised Municipal Agreement and Initiative Update
• Social Service Relief Fund Phase 3 Allocation
• Memoranda of Understanding with REACH and Salvation Army for SSRF Phase 3
• Motion to authorize staff to give effect to committee actions

The Human Services Committee approved a revised Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Municipal Agreement with Grey County and 16 local municipalities, repealing the previous by-law and reappointing Christine MacDonald as the county's representative. It also authorized the Housing Services Manager to sign MOUs with the Salvation Army and REACH Grey Bruce for $60,480 and $26,712 respectively from the Social Service Relief Fund Phase 3. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved revised Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Municipal Agreement (carried)
• Repealed by-law 2020-014, former version of the agreement (carried)
• Reappointed Christine MacDonald as County representative on CSWB Advisory Committee (carried)
• Authorized Housing Services Manager to sign MOU with Salvation Army for $60,480 (carried)
• Authorized Housing Services Manager to sign MOU with REACH Grey Bruce for $26,712 (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed (carried)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to receive the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Annual Status Report 2020 and to move into a closed session to discuss a proposed transfer of county-owned property to the Town of South Bruce Peninsula and to approve closed minutes from May 6, 2021. The meeting is largely procedural, with one public action item and several closed-session items.

• Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Annual Status Report 2020 (public item)
• Closed session: Request to Transfer County Owned Property to the Town of South Bruce Peninsula - June 2021
• Closed session: Approval of Closed Minutes - May 6, 2021
• Authorization for staff to implement all resolutions passed at this meeting

The Executive Committee approved the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Annual Status Report 2020 and directed it be posted on the Bruce County website. The committee also moved into closed session to discuss a property transfer to the Town of South Bruce Peninsula and approved closed minutes from May 6, 2021. Staff were directed to implement all resolutions passed at the meeting.

• Approved Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Annual Status Report 2020 (carried)
• Moved into closed meeting to discuss property transfer to Town of South Bruce Peninsula (carried)
• Approved closed minutes from May 6, 2021 (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed (carried)

Transportation and Environmental Services Committee

The Transportation and Environmental Services Committee is meeting electronically to consider two action items: declaring surplus property and conveying it to an abutting landowner, and approving a subdivision agreement for external works with a financial contribution for BR23 West Ridge on the Lake. The committee will also receive information updates on capital projects, hazardous waste collection, and waste management. The meeting concludes with a directive to implement any resolutions passed.

• Declaration of Surplus Property and Conveyance to Abutting Landowner (Part 9 on 3R-10097)
• BR23 West Ridge on the Lake Subdivision Agreement for External Works with Financial Contribution
• Capital Projects Status Report – May 2021 with bridge and road project maps
• 2021 Municipal Hazardous and Special Waste Collection Program Update
• 2020 Waste Management Update including landfill capacity and fill rates

The committee declared a Brockton property surplus and authorized its conveyance to the abutting landowner, waiving the valuation requirement. It also approved an agreement with West Ridge on The Lake Inc. for Bruce Road 23 improvements, committing up to $310,000 in financial contributions. Both motions were carried unanimously.

• Declared Part of Lot 19, Concession 1ND in Brockton surplus and authorized conveyance to abutting landowner (carried)
• Exempted property from valuation requirement per Sale of Real Property policy (carried)
• Authorized Warden and Clerk to execute West Ridge on The Lake subdivision agreement (carried)
• Committed $10,000 for Bruce Road 23 improvements in 2021-2022 (carried)
• Committed up to $300,000 (incl. HST) for future Bruce Road 23 improvements 2025-2031 (carried)
• Authorized clearance letter to Planning Department upon agreement execution (carried)
• Directed staff and solicitor to review County Road 23 transfer from Kincardine to Bruce County (carried)

Executive Committee

The Bruce County Executive Committee met electronically on May 20, 2021, and handled only procedural matters. No substantive decisions were made; the committee received a quarterly business plan update for information and authorized staff to implement resolutions passed during the meeting. The meeting adjourned after about six minutes.

• Received 2021 Q1 Annual Business Plan Update for information
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed during the meeting (carried)

Bruce County Housing Corporation

The Bruce County Housing Corporation is meeting to act on several items: selling a property at 1034 Queen St. in Kincardine, changing its office location, and approving loan documents for a National Housing Strategy Co-Investment Fund mortgage. The agenda also includes a routine action to implement resolutions passed at the meeting.

• Sale of 1034 Queen St., Municipality of Kincardine
• Change of office location for Bruce County Housing Corporation
• Approval of National Housing Strategy Co-Investment Fund mortgage documents
• Authorizing resolution and officer's certificates for the loan

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting electronically to receive a delegation from the AFRO Caribbean Business Network, hold a public meeting on Official Plan Amendment C-2020-019 (Dent), and discuss proposed changes to the Planning Act (Bill 276). They will also review an interim report on Natural Legacy Options as part of the 'Plan the Bruce' initiative. The agenda includes standard procedural items like roll call and declarations of interest.

• Public meeting for Bruce County Official Plan Amendment C-2020-019 (Dent)
• Delegation from Ryan Knight, AFRO Caribbean Business Network Canada Foundation
• Discussion of proposed changes to the Planning Act (Bill 276)
• Information item: Plan the Bruce - Natural Legacy Options Interim Report

The Planning and Development Committee approved Bruce County Official Plan Amendment C-2020-019 (Dent) and forwarded the by-law to County Council for adoption. The committee also forwarded comments on Bill 276 to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. A delegation from the Afro Caribbean Business Network requested support for land research, affordable housing, and forums, but no decision was made on these requests.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment C-2020-019 (Dent) and forwarded by-law to County Council
• Forwarded Bill 276 comments to Ministry of Municipal Affairs
• Authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed at the meeting

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee is meeting electronically to consider a Co-Investment Fund loan, with attached documents including a CMHC loan agreement, a no-interest letter, and a subordination agreement. The committee will also act on recommendations from the meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with roll call, declarations, and adjournment.

• Co-Investment Fund Loan with CMHC loan agreement
• PPSA No Interest Letter from the Corporation of the County of Bruce
• Subordination and Postponement Agreement

The Human Services Committee authorized the Warden and Clerk to execute documents required by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation for a Co-investment Fund loan, including a Subordination Agreement and a PPSA Confirmation. The committee also authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed during the meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Authorized execution of Subordination Agreement for CMHC Co-investment Fund loan (carried)
• Authorized execution of PPSA Confirmation for CMHC Co-investment Fund loan (carried)
• Authorized execution of any other documents necessary for CMHC requirements (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions from the May 20, 2021 meeting (carried)

Bruce County Public Library Board

The Bruce County Public Library Board is meeting electronically to review its strategic plan with consultant Rebecca Jones, receive staff reports on usage and programs, and receive an OLS Board Assembly update. The board will also move into a closed meeting to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations, including ratification of Library CUPE 4481 and approval of closed minutes from March 31, 2021.

• Strategic plan presentation by Rebecca Jones, Dysart & Jones Associates
• Director's Report - May 2021
• Usage Report - May 2021
• System Program Report - May 2021
• Closed meeting for labour relations (CUPE 4481 ratification) and closed minutes approval

The Bruce County Public Library Board approved a Memorandum of Settlement with CUPE Local 4481 for part-time library staff, and approved the closed minutes from March 31, 2021. The board also received staff reports and discussed the strategic plan with consultant Rebecca Jones, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Memorandum of Settlement with CUPE Local 4481 (carried)
• Approved closed minutes of March 31, 2021 (carried)
• Adopted minutes of April 21, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Received Director's Report for information (carried)
• Received Branch Services Report for information (carried)
• Received Branch Supervisor's Reports for information (carried)

Human Resources Committee

The Workplace Engagement Services Committee is meeting remotely to move into a closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations, including a staff update and approval of prior closed minutes. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public decisions or discussion items listed.

• Closed meeting under Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act for labour relations or employee negotiations
• Discussion of Staff Update April 2021
• Approval of Closed Minutes from April 1, 2021
• Authorization for staff to implement committee resolutions from May 6, 2021 meeting

The Workplace Engagement Services Committee held a remote meeting on May 6, 2021, and moved into a closed session to discuss labour relations and employee negotiations. In closed session, they received a staff update and approved the closed minutes from April 1, 2021. The committee also authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed during the meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved staff update April 2021 (closed session)
• Approved closed minutes from April 1, 2021 (closed session)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed (carried)

Bruce County Housing Corporation

The Bruce County Housing Corporation is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, a director resignation and appointment, and the sale of a property at 24 MacCaskill in Kincardine. They will also review a Q1 arrears report and a mortgage for 7432 Highway 6 in Tobermory. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Resignation and appointment of a director
• Sale of 24 MacCaskill, Municipality of Kincardine
• Q1 Arrears Report 2021
• 7432 Highway 6, Tobermory mortgage

The Bruce County Housing Corporation board accepted the resignation of Anne Eadie as a director, effective April 9, 2021, and elected Gerald Glover as a new director effective May 6, 2021. The board also authorized the sale of the property at 24 MacCaskill Street, Kincardine, and received reports on Q1 arrears and a mortgage for 7432 Highway 6, Tobermory. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Accepted resignation of Anne Eadie as director (carried)
• Elected Gerald Glover as director effective May 6, 2021 (carried)
• Authorized sale of 24 MacCaskill Street, Kincardine (carried)
• Received Q1 Arrears Report for information
• Received 7432 Highway 6, Tobermory Mortgage report for information

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including an update on the Downie Wenjack Fund legacy space, a library board vacancy appointment, and Bruce County's Cultural Action Plan. The committee will also move into a closed session to discuss the Saugeen Ojibway Nation land claim, an amendment to the Bluesource Canada agreement, and a request to transfer county-owned property to the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.

• Downie Wenjack Fund (DWF) Legacy Space Update - May 2021
• Library Board Vacancy Appointment – Evaluation Committee
• Bruce County's Cultural Action Plan
• Closed meeting: Saugeen Ojibway Nation Land Claim Update (verbal)
• Closed meeting: Amendment to Bluesource Canada Agreement – May 2021

The Executive Committee made several appointments and deferred the Cultural Action Plan. Councillor Gerry Glover was appointed to the Downie Wenjack Fund ad hoc committee, and an evaluation committee was established for a Library Board vacancy. The Cultural Action Plan was deferred at the committee's request. The committee also authorized an amendment to the Bluesource Canada agreement and directed staff on a property transfer to South Bruce Peninsula.

• Appointed Councillor Gerry Glover to Downie Wenjack Fund ad hoc committee (carried)
• Established Evaluation Committee for Library Board vacancy (carried)
• Deferred Bruce County's Cultural Action Plan
• Authorized by-law to execute amended Bluesource Canada agreement (carried)
• Directed staff to implement all resolutions passed (carried)

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council is meeting remotely to handle routine business including administering an oath of office, confirming minutes, and hearing from the Medical Officer of Health. The main items are approving 11 by-laws covering service agreements, vehicle weight restrictions, an official plan amendment, and memoranda of understanding. Council will also make appointments to the Grey Bruce Board of Health and the Nuclear Innovation Institute Board.

• By-law 2021-041 adopts Amendment C-2020-018 to the County Official Plan
• By-law 2021-042 authorizes service agreement with Women's House Serving Bruce and Grey for COVID-19 housing response
• By-law 2021-043 authorizes service agreement with Grey Bruce Food Box for food security
• By-law 2021-047 authorizes MOU with Nuclear Innovation Institute
• By-law 2021-048 authorizes MOU with Bruce Power and Nuclear Innovation Institute for Clean Frontier Program

Bruce County Council appointed Steve Hammell as Planning and Development Committee Chair and Gerry Glover as Museum Committee Chair for 2021. Council also approved 11 by-laws, including a vehicle weight restriction on county bridges, an official plan amendment, and several service agreements for COVID-19 housing and food security. Appointments were made to the Grey Bruce Board of Health and the Nuclear Innovation Institute.

• Appointed Steve Hammell as Planning and Development Committee Chair (carried)
• Appointed Gerry Glover as Museum Committee Chair (carried)
• Appointed Warden Jackson to Grey Bruce Board of Health (carried)
• Appointed Luke Charbonneau to Nuclear Innovation Institute Board (carried)
• Approved By-law 2021-039 governing council proceedings (carried)
• Approved By-law 2021-040 restricting vehicle weight on county bridges (carried)
• Approved By-law 2021-041 adopting Official Plan Amendment C-2020-018 (carried)
• Approved By-law 2021-042 to 2021-048 for service agreements and MOUs (carried)

Museum Committee

The Bruce County Museum Committee is meeting electronically to review proposed revisions to four policies (educational programming, exhibition, integrated pest and mould, and volunteer program) and a request to transfer reserve funds for the Log Home and Log Schoolhouse Rehabilitation Project. The committee will also receive reports on marketing, education and outreach, and programming. The meeting concludes with a standard action to implement any resolutions passed.

• Policy revisions for Educational Programming, Exhibition, Integrated Pest and Mould, and Volunteer Program policies
• Request for transfer of reserve funds for Log Home and Log Schoolhouse Rehabilitation Project
• Marketing Report for May 2021
• Education and Outreach Report for May 2021
• Programming Report for May 2021

The Museum Committee approved revisions to four policies (Educational Programming, Exhibition, Integrated Mold and Pest, and Volunteer Program) and approved an adjustment of $6,532.75 from the Tax Stabilization Reserve for the Log Home and Log Schoolhouse Rehabilitation Project. All motions were carried unanimously. The meeting was procedural and included receiving informational reports.

• Approved revisions to Educational Programming, Exhibition, Integrated Mold and Pest, and Volunteer Program policies (carried)
• Approved $6,532.75 adjustment from Tax Stabilization Reserve for Log Home and Log Schoolhouse Rehabilitation Project (carried)
• Authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed at the meeting (carried)

Paramedic Services

The Paramedic Services Committee is meeting remotely to consider a non-binding letter of intent with South Bruce Peninsula. The agenda includes a routine action item on this letter and a procedural motion to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed at the meeting.

• Non-binding letter of intent with South Bruce Peninsula
• Authorization for staff to act on committee resolutions
• Next meeting scheduled for June 3, 2021

The Paramedic Services Committee directed staff to continue negotiations with the Town of South Bruce Peninsula for a lease for new ambulance service space, and approved the Chair, Paramedic Services, and Clerk to execute a non-binding letter of intent confirming the County's involvement. The committee also authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed at this meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Directed staff to continue negotiations with South Bruce Peninsula for a new ambulance service space lease (carried)
• Approved execution of a non-binding letter of intent by the Chair, Paramedic Services, and Clerk (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the May 6, 2021 meeting (carried)

Human Services Committee

The Bruce County Human Services Committee is meeting electronically to consider action items including a Westario OESP LEAP program agreement, a change of office location for the Bruce County Housing Corporation, and a special resolution for appointment of a director. The committee will also receive information updates on income and support services, the community registry waitlist, licensed child care and early years, and an affordable housing development toolkit.

• Westario OESP LEAP Program Agreement 2021-2022
• Change of office location – Bruce County Housing Corporation
• Special Resolution for Appointment of Director
• Q1 Income and Support Services Update
• Affordable Housing Development Toolkit

The Human Services Committee approved a service agreement with Westario Power Inc. for the Ontario Electricity Support Program and Low-Income Energy Assistance Program, rescinding prior versions. It also authorized a change of head office for Bruce County Housing Corporation and accepted a director resignation, appointing Gerald Glover as director effective May 6, 2021. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved Westario OESP/LEAP service agreement, rescinding by-laws 2020-004 and 2016-007
• Authorized change of registered head office for Bruce County Housing Corporation
• Accepted resignation of Director Anne Eadie and appointed Gerald Glover as director, effective May 6, 2021
• Authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed at the meeting

Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management

The Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management is meeting electronically to consider a funding request for removal of anti-scald valves at Gateway Haven and to receive a May 2021 update report on long-term care services. The committee will also act on any resolutions passed during the meeting.

• Funding request for removal of anti-scald valves at Gateway Haven
• Long Term Care Update Report – May 2021
• Authorization to give effect to committee resolutions

The Long-Term Care Homes Committee approved approximately $20,000 from the Building Reserve to cover costs for removing anti-scald valves in resident bathrooms at Gateway Haven. The motion was carried. The committee also received a Long-Term Care Update Report for information and authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed during the meeting.

• Approved $20,000 for removal of anti-scald valves at Gateway Haven, funded from Building Reserve (carried)
• Received Long-Term Care Update Report – May 2021 for information
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the May 6, 2021 meeting (carried)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to consider several action items, including the 2020 audited consolidated financial statements, amendments to the 2021 budget for an emergency generator at a museum and for a vaccination hub, the appointment of an auditor for 2021-2024, a transfer agreement for Clean Flow Health Care Mini, and a by-law to cancel vacant unit rebates and discounts. They will also receive information items on grant applications, federal gas tax funding, and reserve analyses.

• 2020 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements (CS-2021-034)
• Amend 2021 Budget for Emergency Management Generator at Museum Project (CS-2021-038)
• Auditor Appointment 2021 to 2024 Fiscal Years (CS-2021-033)
• Amend 2021 Budget for Vaccination Hub (CS-2021-042)
• Cancel Vacant Unit Rebates and Vacant Excess Discounts (CS-2021-036)

The committee accepted the 2020 audited financial statements and approved several budget changes, including increased funding for a museum generator and a vaccination hub. It also approved the appointment of BDO Canada LLP as auditors for 2021-2024, the transfer of a health care mini to Hanover and District Hospital, and the elimination of vacant unit rebates and discounts starting in 2022.

• Approved 2020 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements (carried)
• Increased Emergency Management Generator at Museum budget from $255,424 to $330,000 (carried)
• Appointed BDO Canada LLP as auditors for 2021-2024 (carried)
• Added $35,000 for Kincardine Vaccination Hub expenses (carried)
• Approved Clean Flow Health Care Mini transfer to Hanover and District Hospital (carried)
• Eliminated Vacant Unit Rebates and Vacant Excess Discounts effective 2022 (carried)

Bruce County Public Library Board

The Bruce County Public Library Board is meeting remotely to approve March minutes, receive staff reports on usage and programs, and review a draft Board Orientation Policy. The agenda is largely routine oversight of library operations and quarterly updates.

• Review of draft Governance Board Orientation Policy
• Director's Report and memo for April meeting
• Lion's Head Arena Renovations attachment
• Library Services 2021 Business Plan Q1 Update
• Usage Report and System Program Report for April 2021

The Bruce County Public Library Board approved the Governance - Board Orientation Policy as presented. The board also received several staff reports and discussed the timeline for the new Strategic Plan, agreeing to draft planning assumptions in May and finalize goals in October. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Governance - Board Orientation Policy (carried)
• Received Director's Report for information (carried)
• Received Branch Services Report for information (carried)
• Received Branch Activities Report for information (carried)
• Received Digital Initiatives Report for information (carried)

Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management

The Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management is meeting electronically to act on two action items: extending Long-Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreements for Brucelea and Gateway homes, and approving an Attending Nurse Practitioner Initiative funding agreement. The committee will also authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed at this meeting.

• Extension of Long-Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreements for Brucelea and Gateway
• Attending Nurse Practitioner Initiative Funding Agreement
• LHIN21-099A Attending NP LTC Home Policy and Schedule A
• Authorization for staff to give effect to all resolutions passed

The committee approved extending service accountability agreements for Brucelea Haven and Gateway Haven with the South West Local Health Integration Network through March 31, 2022, and authorized the Warden and Clerk to sign the extension letters. It also approved a funding agreement for the Attending Nurse Practitioner in Long Term Care Homes Initiative. Both motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved extension of LTC Home Service Accountability Agreements for Brucelea Haven and Gateway Haven to March 31, 2022 (carried)
• Authorized Warden and Clerk to sign extension letters (carried)
• Approved funding agreement for Attending Nurse Practitioner in LTC Homes Initiative (carried)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting electronically to consider a Regional Electric Vehicle Charging Network Strategy, including a draft municipal memorandum of understanding. The agenda includes one action item on this topic, followed by routine procedural items. No other substantive business is listed.

• CS-2021-031 Regional Electric Vehicle Charging Network Strategy Agreement
• Draft municipal MOU for EV charging network

The Corporate Services Committee approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Corporation of the County of Wellington to establish a regional electric vehicle charging station network strategy. The committee also authorized the Warden and Clerk to sign the MOU and amended the 2021 budget to increase external transfer expenses by $5,000, funded from the Tax Stabilization Reserve. The motion was carried.

• Approved MOU for EV charging network strategy with Wellington County
• Authorized Warden and Clerk to sign the MOU
• Amended 2021 budget to add $5,000 for external transfers, funded from Tax Stabilization Reserve

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting remotely to move into a closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss the Saugeen Ojibway Nation land claim, a legal proceeding involving Bruce County's use of the Bruce A. Krug Estate, and the CAO's 2020 performance and 2021 priorities. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public decisions or reports listed.

• Closed session under Municipal Act s. 239(2)(b) for CAO 2020 Performance and 2021 Priorities Plan
• Closed session under s. 239(2)(c) for Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) Land Claim
• Closed session under s. 239(2)(e) for SON Land Claim and Legal Proceeding on Bruce County's Use of the Bruce A. Krug Estate
• Closed session under s. 239(2)(f) for solicitor-client privilege on SON Land Claim and Krug Estate legal proceeding
• Authorization for staff to implement all resolutions passed at the meeting

The Executive Committee held a largely procedural meeting, moving into closed session to discuss the Saugeen Ojibway Nation land claim, a legal proceeding involving the Bruce A. Krug Estate, and the CAO's performance and priorities. Staff were directed to implement all resolutions passed during the meeting. No substantive public decisions were made.

• Moved into closed session under Municipal Act sections for personnel, land, and legal matters (carried)
• Approved closed minutes from March 4, 2021 (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed during the meeting (carried)

Transportation and Environmental Services Committee

The committee approved introducing a by-law to restrict vehicle weights on County bridges on local roads and to repeal By-law 2019-062. It also approved a Memorandum of Understanding with local municipalities for the 2021 Municipal Hazardous and Special Waste Collection Program. Several reports were received for information only.

• Approved motion to introduce by-law restricting vehicle weights on County bridges and repeal By-law 2019-062 (carried)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding for 2021 Municipal Hazardous and Special Waste Collection Program with local municipalities (carried)
• Authorized Director of Transportation and Environmental Services to execute the MOU on behalf of the County (carried)
• Received Capital Projects Status Report – April 2021 for information
• Received Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration Update for information
• Received Resurfacing the Gravel Section of West Road report for information
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting (carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Bruce County Planning and Development Committee is meeting to hold public meetings on two planning applications, hear a delegation on additional residential units, and consider several action items including approval of the new Kincardine Official Plan, initiation of an Official Plan amendment for additional residential units, a hydrogen infrastructure feasibility report, and a local immigration settlement strategy.

• Public meeting for Bruce County Official Plan Amendment C-2020-018 (Dippel)
• Public meeting for Consent B-2020-082 (Borth)
• New Kincardine Official Plan approval
• Initiation of Additional Residential Units Official Plan Amendment
• Bruce Innovates Foundational Hydrogen Infrastructure Feasibility Report

The committee approved Bruce County Official Plan Amendment C-2020-018 (Dippel) and Consent Application B-2020-082 (Borth), forwarding the amendment by-law to County Council. It also approved the new Municipality of Kincardine Official Plan with modifications, authorized initiation of an Official Plan amendment on Additional Residential Units, and received the hydrogen infrastructure feasibility report, directing staff to share it and advance related conversations.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment C-2020-018 (Dippel) (carried)
• Approved Consent B-2020-082 (Borth) (carried)
• Approved new Kincardine Official Plan with modifications (carried)
• Authorized initiation of Additional Residential Units Official Plan amendment (carried)
• Received hydrogen infrastructure feasibility report and directed staff actions (carried)
• Received Grey Bruce Local Immigration Partnership Settlement Strategy 2025 (carried)

BCHC Annual General Meeting

This is the annual general meeting of the Bruce County Housing Corporation, held remotely. The board will approve prior minutes, appoint accountants and corporate solicitors, elect directors, and review unaudited financial statements for 2020. It will also consider an exemption from audit and confirm proceedings.

• Appointment of accountants
• Appointment of corporate solicitors
• Election of directors for Bruce County Housing Corporation
• Consent to exemption from audit
• Unaudited financial statements ending December 31, 2020

The Bruce County Housing Corporation held its annual general meeting and approved routine items: adopting prior minutes, appointing BDO Canada LLP as accountants and Grove-McClement & Fischer LLP as corporate solicitors, ratifying past proceedings, authorizing an audit exemption consent, electing eight directors, and accepting unaudited financial statements for 2020. All motions carried unanimously.

• Adopted April 16, 2020 AGM minutes (6-0)
• Appointed BDO Canada LLP as accountants (5-0)
• Appointed Grove-McClement & Fischer LLP as corporate solicitors (6-0)
• Ratified all acts and proceedings since last AGM (6-0)
• Authorized Warden and CAO to sign audit exemption consent (6-0)
• Elected 8 directors: Buckle, Charbonneau, Eadie, Hammell, Jackson, McIver, Peabody, Twolan (6-0)
• Approved unaudited financial statements for year ended Dec 31, 2020 (6-0)
• Authorized staff to implement all resolutions (6-0)

Museum Committee

The Bruce County Museum Committee is meeting electronically to review two action items: a proposal from the Ontario Marine Heritage Committee and a donation proposal for the Weinstein Art Collection. The committee will also receive routine reports on revenue, education, collections, archives, programming, and marketing. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the committee will act on recommendations at the meeting.

• Ontario Marine Heritage Committee Proposal Report
• Weinstein Art Collection Donation Proposal
• Revenue Development Report – April 2021
• Education and Outreach Report – April 2021
• Collections, Archives, Programming, and Marketing Reports

The committee accepted the inclusive marine collection of the late Arthur Amos, pending a signed deed of gift, and supported creating an Ontario Marine History and Underwater Research Centre within the Bruce County Archives. It also accepted a proposal to donate a portion of Alan Weinstein's art collection and directed staff to process a deed of gift. All decisions were carried.

• Accepted the marine collection of the late Arthur Amos, subject to a signed deed of gift.
• Supported the creation of an Ontario Marine History and Underwater Research Centre within the Bruce County Archives.
• Accepted the proposal to donate a portion of Alan Weinstein's art collection.
• Directed staff to proceed with processing a deed of gift for the art collection.
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting.

Bruce County Housing Corporation

The Bruce County Housing Corporation is meeting to approve minutes, appoint officers, and review unaudited 2020 financial statements. They will also discuss the sale of 24 MacCaskill in Kincardine and schedule the 2022 shareholders meeting. A closed session is planned to discuss an offer to purchase part of 915 Huron Terrace in Kincardine.

• Appointment of officers
• Unaudited financial statements for year ending December 31, 2020
• Sale of 24 MacCaskill, Municipality of Kincardine
• Closed meeting to discuss receipt of offer to purchase a portion of 915 Huron Terrace, Kincardine
• Schedule for 2022 shareholders meeting

The Bruce County Housing Corporation held its annual meeting and appointed officers, including Robert Buckle as President/CEO and Chair. The board approved the unaudited financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, and set the next shareholders meeting for April 7, 2022. It also received information on the sale of 24 MacCaskill in Kincardine and discussed a potential land purchase in closed session.

• Appointed Robert Buckle as President/CEO and Chair of the Board (carried)
• Approved and ratified all acts, by-laws, contracts, and payments since last annual meeting (carried)
• Approved unaudited financial statements for fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 (carried)
• Scheduled the 2022 Annual Meeting of the Voting Shareholder for April 7, 2022 (carried)
• Moved into closed session to discuss receipt of offer to purchase a portion of 915 Huron Terrace, Kincardine (carried)
• Approved closed minutes from September 17, 2020 (carried)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting remotely to decide on several action items, including a Memorandum of Understanding with the Nuclear Innovation Institute and a separate MOU with Bruce Power for the Clean Energy Frontier Program. They will also consider amendments to the Procedure By-law, an update on the Emergency Business Sustainability Loan program, and a plan to return to in-person council meetings. The committee will move into a closed session to discuss a proposed transfer of county-owned property to the Town of South Bruce Peninsula and to approve prior minutes.

• Memorandum of Understanding with Nuclear Innovation Institute
• Clean Energy Frontier Program – County endorsement and MOU with Bruce Power
• Procedure By-law Amendments 2021
• Economic Recovery-Emergency Business Sustainability Loan Update
• Closed meeting: Request to Transfer County Owned Property to the Town of South Bruce Peninsula

The Executive Committee approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Nuclear Innovation Institute and endorsed the Clean Energy Frontier Program with a related MOU, both to be forwarded to County Council. It also amended the Procedure By-law, extended loan agreements, and approved a hybrid meeting approach starting June 3, 2021. The committee moved into closed session to discuss a property transfer and approve prior minutes.

• Approved MOU with Nuclear Innovation Institute and forwarded by-law to County Council, repealing by-law 2019-043.
• Endorsed Clean Energy Frontier Program and approved MOU with Bruce Power and Nuclear Innovation Institute, repealing by-law 2019-023.
• Amended Procedure By-law: added 'Next Meeting Date' to agenda, renamed Homes Committee to Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management, and set Library Board Chair term.
• Extended agreements with Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation and Saugeen Economic Development Corporation for the Emergency Business Sustainability Loan until September 30, 2021.
• Approved transition to hybrid (virtual and in-person) Council and Committee meetings starting June 3, 2021.
• Moved into closed meeting to discuss property transfer to Town of South Bruce Peninsula and approve February 4, 2021 minutes.
• Authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed at the meeting.

Human Services Committee

The committee approved updated limits for the Home Repair Program, including an income level of $75,000, assessed value of $340,000, and maximum loan amount of $15,000, effective immediately. It also approved allocations for Social Service Relief Fund Phase 2 agreements with three local organizations and an additional fund flow to the Canadian Mental Health Association for a transitional outreach worker. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved Home Repair Program limits: income $75,000, assessed value $340,000, max loan $15,000 (carried)
• Approved Social Service Relief Fund Phase 2 service agreements with Women's House Serving Bruce and Grey, Grey Bruce Good Food Box, and Victim Services Bruce Grey Perth (carried)
• Approved service agreement addendum with Canadian Mental Health Association to hire a Transitional Outreach Worker (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting (carried)

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council is meeting electronically to consider a series of by-laws, including a Master Service Agreement for electronic data management, memoranda of understanding for emergency social services with several municipalities, a purchasing policy, an Official Plan amendment, and five-year ATV club agreements. The council will also receive a delegation from the Medical Officer of Health and consider a communication from West Grey endorsing the Bruce Grey Food Charter.

• By-law 2021-024: Master Service Agreement with Nimble Information Strategies Inc. for Electronic Data Management services
• By-laws 2021-025 to 2021-032: Memoranda of Understanding for Emergency Social Services with Arran-Elderslie, Brockton, South Bruce, Kincardine, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Huron-Kinloss, Saugeen Shores, and South Bruce Peninsula
• By-law 2021-033: Establish and adopt a Purchasing Policy for procurement of goods and services
• By-law 2021-034: Adopt Amendment C-2020-014 to the County of Bruce Official Plan
• By-law 2021-037: Five-year agreement with Huron Shores ATV Club and South Peninsula ATV Club for legal access to County lands

Bruce County Council approved 15 by-laws, including a Master Service Agreement for electronic data management, nine Memoranda of Understanding for Emergency Social Services with local municipalities, a new Purchasing Policy, an Official Plan amendment, creation of a Long Term Care Homes Committee, a road reserve, and five-year ATV club agreements. The council also adopted minutes from previous committee meetings and received a COVID-19 update from the Medical Officer of Health. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved By-law 2021-024: Master Service Agreement with Nimble Information Strategies Inc. for Electronic Data Management services
• Approved By-laws 2021-025 to 2021-032: Memoranda of Understanding with nine municipalities for Emergency Social Services
• Approved By-law 2021-033: Purchasing Policy for procurement of goods and services
• Approved By-law 2021-034: Amendment C-2020-014 to the County of Bruce Official Plan
• Approved By-law 2021-035: Creation of the Long Term Care Homes Committee of Management
• Approved By-law 2021-036: Establishment of a 0.3 metre reserve adjacent Bruce Road 13 as part of the public highway
• Approved By-law 2021-037: Five-year agreements with Huron Shores ATV Club and South Peninsula ATV Club for access to County lands
• Approved By-law 2021-038: Confirmation of proceedings of the April 1, 2021 meeting

Paramedic Services

The Paramedic Services Committee is meeting electronically to discuss an update on the Saugeen Shores Paramedic Services Facility. The agenda includes a staff recommendation to authorize actions from resolutions passed at this meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for May 6, 2021.

• Saugeen Shores Paramedic Services Facility Update
• Authorization of staff to implement committee resolutions

The committee defeated a motion to engage Dawley Engineering as a single-sourced consultant for the new Paramedic Services Facility at 1243 MacKenzie Road, Port Elgin, at a cost of $240,000. A separate motion to authorize staff to implement all resolutions passed at this meeting was carried. The next meeting is scheduled for May 6, 2021.

• Defeated: Motion to engage Dawley Engineering as a single-sourced consultant and approve $240,000 for drawings, specifications, and contract administration for the new Paramedic Services Facility at 1243 MacKenzie Road, Port Elgin.
• Carried: Motion to authorize staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the April 1, 2021 meeting.

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting electronically to review and act on several financial items, including a proposed amendment to the 2021 budget for physical security assessment services, the 2020 unaudited financial statements, and the results of a buildings valuation review for insurance purposes. The committee will also receive information on the 2021 budget disclosure, COVID-19 recovery funding, council remuneration, awarded tenders, annual repayment limits, and purchasing policy suspensions. No votes are recorded in the agenda; decisions will be made during the meeting.

• Amend 2021 Budget for Physical Security Assessment Services (CS-2021-029)
• 2020 Unaudited Financial Statement Review (CS-2021-028)
• Results of Buildings Valuation Review for Insurance Purposes (CS-2021-025)
• 2021 COVID-19 Recovery Funding for Municipalities (CS-2021-023)
• Summary of Awarded Tenders – Q1 2021 (CS-2021-027)

The Corporate Services Committee approved a $15,000 budget amendment for physical security assessments, funded from the Tax Stabilization Reserve. It also approved transfers from 2020 unaudited financial statement funds, including $1.75 million to the Affordable Housing Program reserve, $250,000 to a new General Building Reserve, $294,000 to a Winter Control Reserve, and $100,000 for a new Project Manager position, with the remainder to the Tax Stabilization Reserve. Insurance coverage changes for county buildings were approved, including reduced coverage for the Jail and Kitchen and increased coverage for other buildings per the valuation review. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $15,000 budget amendment for physical security assessments (carried)
• Approved $1.75M transfer to Affordable Housing Program reserve (carried)
• Approved $250,000 transfer to new General Building Reserve (carried)
• Approved $294,000 transfer to Winter Control Reserve (carried)
• Approved $100,000 allocation for new Project Manager position (carried)
• Approved insurance coverage changes for county buildings (carried)

Human Resources Committee

The Workplace Engagement Services Committee is meeting remotely to move into a closed session for a staff update and ratification of the CUPE Local 255.13 Highways Union agreement. The committee will also approve closed minutes from March 18, 2021, and authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed. The agenda is largely procedural, with substantive items handled behind closed doors.

• Closed meeting under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(b) for personal matters about identifiable individual (staff update)
• Closed meeting under Section 239(2)(d) for labour relations/employee negotiations (ratification of CUPE Local 255.13 Highways Union)
• Approval of closed minutes from March 18, 2021
• Authorization for staff to give effect to committee resolutions
• Next meeting scheduled for May 6, 2021

The committee approved the Memorandum of Settlement between Bruce County and CUPE Local 255.13 (Highways Union), including all terms and conditions. It also moved into closed session to discuss staff and labour matters, and approved the closed minutes from March 18, 2021. Staff were directed to implement all resolutions passed at this meeting.

• Approved the Memorandum of Settlement with CUPE Local 255.13 Highways Union, including all terms and conditions.
• Moved into closed session under the Municipal Act for personal matters and labour relations.
• Approved the closed minutes from the March 18, 2021 meeting.
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at this meeting.

Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management

The Long Term Care Homes Committee of Management is meeting electronically to receive an information item, the Long Term Care Update Report for April 2021, and to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed during the meeting. The meeting is scheduled for April 1, 2021, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

• Long Term Care Update Report – April 2021 (information item)
• Authorization for staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for May 6, 2021

The Long Term Care Homes Committee of Management held a routine electronic meeting. Members received the April 2021 Long Term Care Update Report for information and passed a motion authorizing staff to implement all resolutions from the meeting. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after seven minutes.

• Received Long Term Care Update Report – April 2021 (information only)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the April 1, 2021 meeting (carried)

Bruce County Public Library Board

The Bruce County Public Library Board is meeting electronically to review routine reports, discuss a draft fundraising and sponsorship policy, and consider correspondence from the West Grey Library Board. The board will also move into a closed session to discuss the CEO's performance appraisal and approve prior closed minutes.

• Review of draft Fundraising - Partnerships and Sponsorship Policy
• Discussion of branch hours report
• Review of March 2021 usage and programming reports
• Correspondence from West Grey Library Board
• Closed meeting for CEO performance appraisal

The Bruce County Public Library Board approved the 2021 Strategic Plan - Goals and Objectives as presented. The board also modified open hours at the Sauble Beach and Tobermory branches, and approved the Fundraising - Partners and Sponsorship Policy as amended. The board moved into a closed meeting to discuss the CEO performance appraisal and approve closed minutes, and accepted the resignation of board member Patricia Symon.

• Approved the minutes of the February 17, 2021 Library Board Meeting
• Received the Director's Report for information
• Approved the 2021 Strategic Plan - Goals and Objectives as presented
• Modified Sauble Beach Branch open hours on Mondays to 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Modified Tobermory Branch open hours on Saturdays to 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Received the Branch Services Usage Report for information
• Received the Branch Supervisor's System-wide Programming Report for information
• Approved the Fundraising - Partners and Sponsorship Policy as amended

Executive Committee

This is a largely procedural meeting of the Bruce County Executive Committee. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, declarations of interest, and a routine motion to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed. The only substantive items are two information items: a notification about a closed meeting investigation and a review of closed meeting minutes from 2016 to 2020.

• Closed Meeting Investigation Notification Received
• Closed Meeting Minute Review 2016-2020

The Executive Committee directed staff to send a report on closed meeting minutes from 2016-2020 to the Ontario Ombudsman for review of 21 potentially challengeable closed meetings. The committee also authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed during the meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Referred Closed Meeting Minute Review 2016-2020 to Ontario Ombudsman (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at March 18, 2021 meeting (carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to hold public meetings on a Bruce County Official Plan Amendment and two consent applications, and to consider action items including a Kincardine Official Plan Amendment and a proposal to delegate lot creation responsibilities to local councils. The committee will also receive information reports on the Plan the Bruce Communities and Good Growth interim reports. No decisions are recorded in the agenda itself.

• Public meeting: Bruce County Official Plan Amendment C-2020-014 (Young)
• Public meeting: Consent Application B-2020-108 (Fenton)
• Public meeting: Consent (New Lot) B-2020-125 (Baumgarten)
• Action item: Kincardine Official Plan Amendment L-2020-015 (Walden)
• Action item: Delegation of Lot Creation Responsibilities to Local Councils

The Planning and Development Committee approved Bruce County Official Plan Amendment C-2020-014 (Young), Consent Application B-2020-108 (Fenton), Consent B-2020-125 (Baumgarten), and Kincardine Official Plan Amendment L-2020-015. It also received the Plan the Bruce interim reports and directed staff to canvass local municipalities about lot creation responsibilities. All motions were carried.

• Approved Bruce County Official Plan Amendment C-2020-014 (Young) and forwarded the by-law to County Council for adoption.
• Approved Consent Application B-2020-108 (Fenton) and authorized the Secretary Treasurer to sign the Decision Sheet.
• Approved Consent B-2020-125 (Baumgarten) and authorized the Secretary-Treasurer to sign the Decision Sheet.
• Approved Kincardine Official Plan Amendment L-2020-015 and authorized the Director or Manager of Land Use Planning to sign the decision sheet.
• Received the Delegation of Lot Creation Responsibilities report and directed staff to canvass local municipalities about interest in accepting lot creation responsibilities.
• Received the Plan the Bruce: Communities Interim Report and the Plan the Bruce: Good Growth Interim Report for information.
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed during the meeting.

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee is meeting electronically to consider an action item on the Social Services Relief Fund Phase 3, including an investment plan and allocation letter from the County of Bruce. The committee will also vote on a motion to authorize staff to implement all resolutions passed at this meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for April 1, 2021.

• Social Services Relief Fund Phase 3 allocation decision
• Review of Service Manager Investment Plan for SSRF Phase 3
• County of Bruce SSRF Phase 3 Allocation Letter
• Motion to authorize staff to act on all committee resolutions

The Human Services Committee approved the Social Services Relief Fund Phase 3 investment plan for submission to the province and implementation upon provincial confirmation. The Warden and Clerk were authorized to execute the sign back letter, and the 2021 budget was to be amended as required. The committee also authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed at this meeting.

• Approved the Social Services Relief Fund Phase 3 investment plan for submission to the province and implementation with provincial confirmation
• Authorized the Warden and Clerk to execute the Social Services Relief Fund Phase 3 Allocation sign back letter
• Approved amending the 2021 budget as required for the relief fund
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed during the March 18, 2021 meeting

Transportation and Environmental Services Committee

The Transportation & Environmental Services Committee is meeting electronically to decide on a scheduled bus service trial for South Bruce Peninsula, renewal of an ATV club agreement, and a 0.3-metre reserve related to a Bruce Road 13 by-law update. Members will also receive information updates on capital projects, 2021 Federal Gas Tax Fund projects, and a waste management services review. The committee will move into a closed meeting to discuss property purchases for the Bruce Road 33 re-alignment and approval of closed minutes from December 17, 2020.

• South Bruce Peninsula scheduled bus service trial 2021
• ATV club agreement renewal
• 0.3-metre reserve as part of Bruce Road 13 by-law update
• Capital projects update – March 2021
• Closed meeting: property purchases for Bruce Road 33 re-alignment

The committee approved a memorandum of understanding with South Bruce Peninsula to fund a summer 2021 scheduled bus service trial, with up to $17,500 from budget surpluses or reserves. It also approved five-year agreements with two ATV clubs and introduced a by-law to add a 0.3-metre reserve to the public highway system. The committee moved into closed session to discuss property purchases for Bruce Road 33 re-alignment and approved closed minutes from December 17, 2020.

• Approved MOU for South Bruce Peninsula bus service trial, up to $17,500 (carried)
• Approved five-year agreement with Huron Shores ATV Club (carried)
• Approved five-year agreement with South Bruce Peninsula ATV Club (carried)
• Introduced by-law to establish 0.3m reserve as part of Bruce Road 13, repealing By-law 2021-011 (carried)
• Moved into closed meeting for property purchases and closed minutes (carried)
• Authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed (carried)

Human Resources Committee

The Workplace Engagement Services Committee is meeting remotely to handle routine procedural items and then move into a closed session to discuss litigation-related matters, specifically the CUPE union negotiating mandate for transportation. The committee will also approve closed minutes from December 3, 2020, and authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed.

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(e) for litigation or potential litigation
• Discussion of Transportation CUPE Union Negotiating Mandate
• Approval of closed minutes from December 3, 2020
• Authorization for staff to act on committee resolutions

The committee held a closed meeting to discuss litigation-related matters, including the Transportation CUPE union negotiating mandate, and approved the December 3, 2020 closed minutes. Staff were directed in closed session on union negotiations, and the committee authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed during the meeting. No substantive public decisions were made.

• Moved into closed session under Section 239(2)(e) for litigation matters (carried)
• Approved closed minutes of December 3, 2020 (carried)
• Directed staff on Transportation CUPE union negotiations in closed session (reported)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed (carried)

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council is meeting electronically to consider a range of communications, by-laws, and reports. Key items include adopting the 2021 tax rates, several road-related by-laws, and official plan amendments. The agenda also includes numerous resolutions from other municipalities on topics such as landfill approvals, insurance, and the Ontario Fire College closure.

• By-law 2021-021 to adopt estimates, tax ratios and tax rates for 2021
• By-law 2021-019 and 2021-020 to adopt Official Plan Amendments C-2020-017 and C-2020-016
• By-law 2021-016 to authorize speed limits on County roads and in construction zones
• By-law 2021-022 to permanently close the Arran Township Shed Bridge (Invermay), Bridge ID 270050
• Draft motion on closure of Ontario Fire College – Gravenhurst Campus

Bruce County Council approved 10 by-laws, including the 2021 tax rates and tax ratios, a bank guarantee for SWIFT, a natural gas agreement, speed limit and parking regulations, stop sign installations, two Official Plan amendments, and the permanent closure of the Arran Township Shed Bridge. The council also supported a resolution from Guelph-Eramosa regarding Freedom of Information reform. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved By-law 2021-021 adopting 2021 estimates, tax ratios and tax rates
• Approved By-law 2021-014 authorizing TD Bank Guarantee for SWIFT bridge financing
• Approved By-law 2021-015 authorizing Natural Gas Appointment and Retainer Agreement with LAS
• Approved By-law 2021-016 authorizing speed limits on County roads and construction zones
• Approved By-law 2021-017 regulating parking, standing, or stopping on County roads
• Approved By-law 2021-018 providing for installation of stop signs at intersections
• Approved By-law 2021-019 adopting Official Plan Amendment C-2020-017
• Approved By-law 2021-020 adopting Official Plan Amendment C-2020-016

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting electronically to consider three action items: amending the 2020 Long Term Care budget for an EIFS project, updating the Purchasing Policy By-Law 2018-021, and extending a contract with Medline/Medical Mart for LTC homes. The committee will also act on recommendations from the meeting.

• Amend 2020 Long Term Care Budget – EIFS Project (CS-2021-021)
• Purchasing Policy By-Law 2018-021 Update (CS-2021-014)
• Extension of Medline/Medical Mart Contract for LTC Homes (CS-2021-019)

The Corporate Services Committee approved three actions: amending the 2020 Gateway Haven budget to increase EIFS capital costs by up to $130,000, offset by a similar reduction in Brucelea Haven's EIFS costs; updating the Purchasing Policy to reflect Construction Lien Act changes and allow electronic submissions, repealing By-law 2018-021; and extending Medline/Medical Mart's contract for nursing supplies and incontinence products due to COVID-19. All motions were carried.

• Approved amending the 2020 Gateway Haven budget to increase EIFS capital costs by up to $130,000, offset by a similar reduction in Brucelea Haven's EIFS costs.
• Approved updating the Purchasing Policy to reflect Construction Lien Act changes and permit electronic submissions, repealing By-law 2018-021.
• Approved extending Medline/Medical Mart's contract for nursing supplies and incontinence products as per Purchasing Policy 7.4 b due to COVID-19.
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed during the meeting.

Museum Committee

The Bruce County Museum Committee is meeting electronically to receive routine reports on collections, education and outreach, marketing, and programming. The committee will also vote on a procedural motion to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed during the meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Collections Report – March 2021
• Education and Outreach Report – March 2021
• Marketing Report – March 2021
• Programming Report – March 2021
• Motion to authorize staff to give effect to committee resolutions

The Museum Committee met electronically and received four reports for information: Collections, Education and Outreach, Marketing, and Programming. The committee passed a motion authorizing staff to implement all resolutions from the meeting. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Received Collections Report – March 2021 for information
• Received Education and Outreach Report for information
• Received Marketing Report for information
• Received Programming Report for information
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed during the meeting

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting electronically to consider several action items, including a proposed letter of support for EH!tel's Universal Broadband Fund submission, a Bruce County perspective on the province's COVID-19 response framework, and a funding application under the Municipal Modernization Program. The committee will also discuss membership in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative. Following the public portion, the committee will move into a closed session to discuss legal proceedings, a land claim, and closed minutes.

• Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative Membership
• Support letter for EH!tel submission to Universal Broadband Fund
• Bruce County perspective on Province's COVID-19 Response Framework
• Municipal Modernization Program - Funding Intake 2 application
• Closed meeting for legal proceedings, Saugeen Ojibway Nation land claim, and closed minutes

The Executive Committee approved renewing the County's membership in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative at a cost of $2,200, funded from 2021 Council Memberships. It also approved providing a support letter for EH!tel's federal Universal Broadband Fund application for high-speed internet projects, and endorsed the Bruce County COVID-19 Response Framework as an appendix to the recovery plan. Staff were directed to bring a report in April on returning to in-person meetings, with general support for a hybrid model. The committee also moved into closed session to discuss the Saugeen Ojibway Nation Land Claim and a legal proceeding, and received updates on both.

• Renewed Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative membership for $2,200 (carried)
• Approved support letter for EH!tel's Universal Broadband Fund submission (carried)
• Endorsed Bruce County COVID-19 Response Framework as appendix to recovery plan (carried)
• Directed staff to report in April on hybrid in-person/remote meetings (carried)
• Supported Municipal Modernization Program implementation project and endorsement (carried)
• Moved into closed meeting for land claim and legal proceeding discussions (carried)
• Approved February 4, 2021 closed meeting minutes (carried)
• Authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed (carried)

Paramedic Services

The Paramedic Services Committee is meeting electronically to discuss the sale of surplus ambulances and receive an update on the Community Paramedicine Program. The agenda includes only these two action items, plus routine procedural matters.

• Sale of surplus ambulances
• Community Paramedicine Program update March 2021

The Paramedic Services Committee approved the sale of two surplus ambulances with Stryker equipment to Grey Bruce Health Services Owen Sound for $68,000 plus HST. It also amended the 2021 budget to provide up to $15,000 for the Community Paramedicine Program until April 30, 2021, funded from the Safe Restart grant or Tax Stabilization Reserve. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved sale of 2 surplus ambulances with Stryker Power Cots and Power Loads to Grey Bruce Health Services Owen Sound for $68,000 +HST (carried)
• Amended 2021 budget to include up to $15,000 for Community Paramedicine Program until April 30, 2021, from Safe Restart grant or Tax Stabilization Reserve (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting (carried)

Bruce County Housing Corporation

The Bruce County Housing Corporation is meeting electronically to consider several policy changes, including mandatory insurance, mobility scooters, no-smoking, surveillance systems, and transfers. They will also discuss a co-investment fund application, a mortgage renewal for a property in Walkerton, naming a new building in Kincardine, and a quarterly arrears report.

• Policy changes: Mandatory Insurance, Mobility Scooter, No-Smoking, Surveillance Systems, Transfer
• National Housing Strategy Co-Investment Fund discussion
• Mortgage renewal for 920 Old Durham Road, Walkerton
• Naming of new residential building at Kincardine Build
• Q4 2020 arrears report

The Bruce County Housing Corporation approved amended Transfer, Surveillance Systems, and Smoking policies, and new Mandatory Tenant Insurance and Mobility Scooter policies. It also delegated authority to the Housing Services Manager to sign a Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Terms Sheet for a Co-Investment Fund. The minutes of the February 4, 2021 meeting were adopted, and staff were authorized to implement all resolutions passed.

• Approved amended Transfer Policy as revised March 4, 2021
• Approved amended Surveillance Systems Policy as revised March 4, 2021
• Approved amended Smoking Policy as revised March 4, 2021
• Approved Mandatory Tenant Insurance Policy effective March 4, 2021
• Approved Mobility Scooter Policy effective March 4, 2021
• Delegated authority to Housing Services Manager to sign CMHC Terms Sheet for Co-Investment Fund
• Adopted minutes of February 4, 2021 meeting
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed

Human Resources Committee

The Workplace Engagement Services Committee is meeting electronically to review and potentially update job descriptions for several senior county positions, including the Director of Long-Term Care and Seniors Services, Chief and Deputy Chief of Paramedic Services, and a Trails Technician. The committee will also act on recommendations from the meeting. No other substantive business is listed.

• Review of job description for Director of Long-Term Care and Seniors Services
• Update to job description for Director/Chief of Paramedic Services
• Update to job description for Deputy Chief of Paramedic Services
• Final draft of Trails Technician job description
• Authorization to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting

The Workplace Engagement Services Committee approved the job description for the Director of Long-Term Care and Seniors Services and initiated the recruitment process for that position. It also approved updated job descriptions for the Director/Chief of Paramedic Services, Deputy Chief Paramedic Services, and Trails Technician. Staff were authorized to implement all resolutions passed at this meeting.

• Approved the Director of Long-Term Care and Seniors Services job description and initiated recruitment for the position.
• Approved updated job descriptions for Director/Chief Paramedic Services, Deputy Chief Paramedic Services, and Trails Technician.
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at this meeting.

Homes Committee

The Bruce County Homes Committee is meeting remotely to discuss a delegation of Committee of Management roles and responsibilities and to receive a long-term care operations update for February 2021. The committee will also authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed at this meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Delegation of Committee of Management Roles and Responsibilities
• Long Term Care Operations Update for February 2021
• Authorization for staff to give effect to committee resolutions

The committee voted to rename itself the Long Term Care Homes Committee of Management and to formally delegate the roles and responsibilities of a Committee of Management under Section 132 of the Long Term Care Homes Act. A bylaw will be passed to confirm the delegation and renaming, and the County's Procedural Bylaw will be revised accordingly. The committee also received a report on Long Term Care operations for February 2021 and authorized staff to implement all resolutions from the meeting.

• Renamed the Homes Committee to the Long Term Care Homes Committee of Management.
• Formally delegated Committee of Management roles and responsibilities under Section 132 of the Long Term Care Homes Act.
• Directed that a bylaw be passed to confirm the delegation and renaming.
• Directed that the County's Procedural Bylaw be revised to reflect the changes.
• Received the Long Term Care Operations Update for February 2021 for information.
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the March 4, 2021 meeting.

Human Services Committee

The Bruce County Human Services Committee is meeting electronically to decide on several action items, including 2021 allocations for child care and EarlyON centres, Social Service Relief Fund community support, an electronic data management service agreement, a National Housing Strategy Co-Investment Fund mortgage, and an Emergency Social Services memorandum of understanding. They will also receive information updates on the community housing waitlist, naming of a new office hub in Kincardine, provincial social assistance transformation, and 2021 strategic community initiative grant recipients.

• 2021 Child Care and EarlyON Child and Family Centres Allocation
• Social Service Relief Fund Community Support
• Electronic Data Management (EDM) – Service Agreement
• National Housing Strategy Co-Investment Fund Mortgage
• Emergency Social Services – Memorandum of Understanding

The Human Services Committee approved a budget amendment adding $450,691 in transitional and re-investment funding for child care and EarlyON programs, and approved disbursing $50,000 from the Social Service Relief Fund to the United Way. The committee also authorized agreements for electronic data management services, housing financing for 529 Gary St., and emergency social services memoranda with local municipalities. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $450,691 budget amendment for child care and EarlyON funding (carried)
• Approved $50,000 Social Service Relief Fund disbursement to United Way (carried)
• Authorized Master Services Agreement with Nimble Information Strategies Inc. for EDM services (carried)
• Consented to Bruce County Housing Corporation CMHC financing for 529 Gary St., Kincardine (carried)
• Approved by-laws for Emergency Social Services MOUs with eight local municipalities (carried)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting electronically to discuss a County Development Charges Workshop, including a staff report and a presentation. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the workshop as the only substantive item.

• County Development Charges Workshop (CS-2021-020)
• Bruce County DC 101 Workshop presentation

The Corporate Services Committee received the Bruce County Development Charges Study Report presented by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. and discussed it. The committee also authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed during the meeting. No formal decisions were made on the study itself.

• Received the Bruce County Development Charges Study Report for information.
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed during the February 25, 2021 meeting.

Transportation and Environmental Services Committee

The Transportation & Environmental Services Committee is meeting electronically to decide on several road and bridge items, including a speed limit change on Bruce Road 10 south of Tara, reallocating capital funding to Blackwell Bridge and Steffler Culvert, the future of Arran Township Shed Bridge (Invermay), and installing a stop sign and parking restriction at Bruce Road 15 and Lake Street in Inverhuron. They will also receive information on a traffic study at McNab and Durham Streets in Walkerton and a capital projects status report.

• Speed limit change on Bruce Road 10, south of Tara
• Reallocation of capital funding to Blackwell Bridge and Steffler Culvert
• Future of Arran Township Shed Bridge (Invermay), including possible closure
• Stop sign and parking restriction at Bruce Road 15 and Lake Street, Inverhuron
• Traffic study at McNab and Durham Streets (Bruce Road 4), Walkerton

The committee approved amendments to road network service levels allowing temporary reduced maintenance under exceptional circumstances, and changed the speed limit on Bruce Road 10 south of Tara from 80 to 70 km/h. It also reallocated capital funds to Blackwell Bridge and Steffler Culvert repairs, and moved to close the Arran Township Shed Bridge (Invermay) permanently. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved amended road network service levels for reduced maintenance events (carried)
• Approved speed limit change on Bruce Road 10 from 80 to 70 km/h (carried)
• Approved reallocation of $405,000 to Blackwell Bridge and $360,100 to Steffler Culvert (carried)
• Approved bylaw to close Arran Township Shed Bridge (Invermay) (carried)
• Approved stop sign and parking restriction at Bruce Road 15 and Lake Street, Inverhuron (carried)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting electronically to review the 2021 property tax policy and receive information items on the 2020 external audit, property assessment, and education tax rates. The only action item is the property tax policy review; other items are for information.

• 2021 Property Tax Policy Review (CS-2021-013)
• 2020 External Audit – BDO Audit Planning Report (CS-2021-015)
• Municipal Property Assessment Corporation 2020 Report (CS-2021-016)
• 2021 Education Property Tax Rates (CS-2021-018)
• 2021 Property Assessment and Notional Tax Rate (CS-2021-017)

The committee approved the 2021 County-wide tax ratios and class discounts, directing staff to prepare the necessary by-law. Tax relief programs for charities, low-income seniors, and persons with disabilities were continued, along with the Vacancy Rebate Program, with a public consultation planned on its potential discontinuation. The 2021 budget was amended to include $15,500 for an Assessment Roll Audit consultant, funded from the Tax Stabilization Reserve, and $16,200 for a Property Tax and Tax Policy Study in the 2022 budget process.

• Approved 2021 tax ratios and class discounts, directing staff to prepare by-law
• Continued tax relief for charities and similar organizations for 2021
• Continued tax relief for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities for 2021
• Continued Vacancy Rebate Program for 2021, with public consultation on discontinuation
• Approved no Optional Property Classes for 2021
• Amended 2021 budget with $15,500 for Assessment Roll Audit consultant, funded from Tax Stabilization Reserve
• Included $16,200 in 2022 budget for Property Tax and Tax Policy Study consultant

Planning and Development Committee

The Bruce County Planning and Development Committee is meeting electronically to hold public meetings on two Official Plan amendments (C-2020-017 McLay and C-2020-016 Snobelen), consider a consent application for the Thomson Estate, and review information items including a data sharing agreement and planning dashboard.

• Public meeting: Official Plan Amendment C-2020-017 (McLay)
• Public meeting: Official Plan Amendment C-2020-016 (Snobelen)
• Consent application B-2020-093 (Thomson Estate)
• ConnectON Agriculture Asset Mapping Data Sharing Agreement
• LPAT decision on OPA 243 and order on OPA 246

The Planning and Development Committee approved two Bruce County Official Plan amendments (C-2020-017 for McLay and C-2020-016 for Snobelen), forwarding both by-laws to County Council for adoption. It also approved a consent application (B-2020-093 Thomson Estate) and authorized the Director of Planning and Development to sign a data sharing agreement with the Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment C-2020-017 (McLay) and forwarded by-law to County Council (carried)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment C-2020-016 (Snobelen) and forwarded by-law to County Council (carried)
• Approved Consent Application B-2020-093 (Thomson Estate) and authorized Secretary-Treasurer to sign Decision Sheet (carried)
• Authorized Director of Planning and Development to sign ConnectON Data Sharing Agreement with Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance (carried)

Bruce County Public Library Board

The Board will review staff reports regarding library services, business plans, and usage. The agenda includes a policy review of the Bylaw for Powers and Duties of the Board and a closed meeting regarding labor relations.

• Review of Bylaw – Powers and Duties of the Board draft
• Closed meeting regarding CUPE Local 4481 Library Contract Negotiations
• Director's Report and Library Services 2020 Business Plan update
• Annual Activities Report - 2020

The Bruce County Public Library Board approved an amended by-law on powers and duties, appointed Michael Moszynski to the Ontario Library Service assembly, and received several reports. The board also moved into closed session to discuss CUPE Local 4481 contract negotiations and provided direction to staff.

• Approved amended By-law – Powers and Duties of the Board (carried)
• Appointed Michael Moszynski to Ontario Library Service assembly (carried)
• Adopted December 16, 2020 minutes as amended (carried)
• Received Director's Report for information (carried)
• Accepted 2020 Annual Activities Report for information (carried)
• Accepted February 2021 Usage Report for information (carried)
• Received System-wide Programs Report for information (carried)
• Accepted Digital Initiatives Report for information (carried)

Executive Committee

The Bruce County Executive Committee is meeting electronically to receive an update and presentation on the Grey Bruce Ontario Health Team development, with delegations from Dana Howes of Hanover District Hospital and Gerry Glover of Kincardine Family Health Team. The committee will also consider a routine motion to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed at this meeting. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Delegation: Update on Grey Bruce Ontario Health Team development
• Delegation: Ontario Health Team presentation by Dana Howes and Gerry Glover
• Motion to authorize staff to give effect to committee resolutions

The Executive Committee received a presentation on the Grey Bruce Ontario Health Team development, following a referral from Council. No substantive decisions were made; the only action was a procedural motion to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed during the meeting.

• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed during the meeting (carried)

Museum Committee

The Bruce County Museum Committee is meeting electronically to review and potentially act on the Community Standards Policy 2021, and to receive updates on digitization, education, and programming. The agenda includes routine procedural items and reports, with no major financial or zoning decisions listed.

• Community Standards Policy 2021 review (action item)
• Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre Digitization Status report
• Education and Outreach Report - February 2021
• Programming Report - February 2021
• Authorization to implement all resolutions passed at this meeting

Homes Committee

The Bruce County Homes Committee is meeting electronically to review the 2020 Declaration of Compliance for Brucelea Haven and Gateway Haven, and to receive a long-term care operations update for January 2021. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and declarations of pecuniary interest. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• 2020 Declaration of Compliance for Brucelea Haven and Gateway Haven
• 2020 LSAA Schedule E for Brucelea Haven
• 2020 LSAA Schedule E for Gateway Haven
• Long Term Care Operations Update for January 2021

The Homes Committee authorized the CAO to sign and submit 2020 Declaration of Compliance for Brucelea Haven and Gateway Haven to the South West Local Health Integration Network. The committee also received a Long Term Care Operations Update for January 2021 and authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed at the meeting.

• Authorized CAO to sign and submit 2020 Declaration of Compliance for Brucelea and Gateway Haven (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the February 4, 2021 meeting (carried)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider a response to a closed-meeting investigator's report, a support letter for Xplornet's broadband fund application, and the Spruce the Bruce 2021 economic recovery program. They will also receive Q4 2020 business plan updates from all departments. The meeting includes a closed session for land transfer, litigation, and solicitor-client privileged matters.

• Response to Closed Meeting Investigator's December 31, 2020 Report
• Support letter for Xplornet application to Universal Broadband Fund
• Spruce the Bruce 2021 economic recovery recommendation
• 2020 Q4 Annual Business Plan Update (all departments)
• Closed session: transfer of county property to South Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Ojibway Nation land claim update

The Executive Committee accepted a Closed Meeting Investigator's report and released portions of closed meeting minutes and reports from 2016-2017. It also approved a letter of support for Xplornet's broadband fund application and amended the Spruce the Bruce 2021 program to remove matching requirements, cap funding at $30,000 per municipality until July 1, and restrict eligibility to applicants who did not receive 2020 Support the Bruce funding. The committee then moved into closed session to discuss property transfer and land claim matters, and later reported staff direction on those items.

• Accepted Closed Meeting Investigator's Dec 31, 2020 report and released specified closed minutes/reports (carried)
• Approved letter of support for Xplornet's Universal Broadband Fund application (carried)
• Amended Spruce the Bruce 2021: removed 50% matching requirement for certain grants, set $30,000 per municipality cap until July 1, restricted to non-2020 Support the Bruce recipients (carried)
• Moved into closed meeting for property transfer, litigation, and solicitor-client privilege items (carried)
• Reported staff direction on South Bruce Peninsula property transfer and Saugeen Ojibway Nation land claim
• Authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed at the meeting (carried)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee is meeting electronically to consider action items including the Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative investment plan, Social Service Relief Fund Phase 2 community connections, and electronic data management for Ontario Works. They will also receive information updates on Q4 income and support services, licensed child care and fee subsidy, and the Dorrell Young Christmas Program results. The committee will then authorize staff to implement all resolutions passed at this meeting.

• Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative - Investment Plan 2021-2022
• Social Service Relief Fund Phase 2 – Community Connections
• Electronic Data Management (EDM) – Ontario Works
• Q4 Income and Support Services Update
• Q4 Licensed Child Care and Fee Subsidy Report

The Human Services Committee approved the Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative Investment Plan for 2021-2022, an additional $6,096 distribution to Community Connections, and a single-sourced contract for an Electronic Data Management system in Ontario Works. All motions carried unanimously. The meeting was procedural and brief, adjourning at 1:26 p.m.

• Approved Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative Investment Plan 2021-2022 (carried)
• Approved additional $6,096 distribution to Community Connections (carried)
• Approved single-source contract to Nimble Information Strategies Inc. for Electronic Data Management in Ontario Works (carried)
• Approved one-time setup costs of ~$11,410 plus HST from Social Assistance Operating Surplus Reserve (carried)

Bruce County Housing Corporation

The Bruce County Housing Corporation is meeting electronically to handle routine business, including approving minutes and declarations of interest. They will receive updates on digital television service and the Kincardine housing build project, specifically tenant occupancy. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Digital Television Service Update
• Kincardine Housing Build Project Update - Tenant Occupancy
• Approval of January 14, 2021 minutes

The Bruce County Housing Corporation approved a motion directing staff to inquire with the municipalities of South Bruce Peninsula, North Bruce Peninsula, and Arran-Elderslie about jointly seeking digital television service providers, leveraging SWIFT fibre infrastructure, and to report back. The board also adopted the January 14, 2021 minutes and authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed at this meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted January 14, 2021 minutes (carried)
• Directed staff to inquire with South Bruce Peninsula, North Bruce Peninsula, and Arran-Elderslie about joint digital TV service via SWIFT fibre (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the February 4, 2021 meeting (carried)

Paramedic Services

The Paramedic Services Committee is meeting electronically to discuss and act on a defibrillator replacement item for 2021. The agenda includes a recommendation to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed at this meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for March 4, 2021.

• Defibrillator Replacement 2021 (item 4a)

The Paramedic Services Committee approved the purchase of 16 defibrillators for $408,021 including taxes from Zoll Medical Canada, funded from the Equipment Replacement Reserve in 2021. The motion was carried. The committee also authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed during the meeting.

• Approved purchase of 16 defibrillators for $408,021 from Zoll Medical Canada (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting (carried)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting electronically to consider action items including a 2020 budget amendment for pandemic funding, an update on the LAS Natural Gas Appointment and Retainer Agreement, and approval of a SWIFT loan guarantee. The committee will also receive information items on the 2019 Financial Indicator Review and the 2020 BMA Municipal Study results. No votes or decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• 2020 Budget Amendment - Pandemic Funding (CS-2021-011)
• LAS Natural Gas Appointment and Retainer Agreement Update (CS-2021-010)
• SWIFT Loan Guarantee Approval (CS-2021-012)
• Financial Indicator Review - 2019 (CS-2021-008)
• 2020 BMA Municipal Study Results (CS-2021-009)

The Corporate Services Committee approved a $2.495 million loan guarantee for Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) to support a $27.5 million credit facility for broadband projects. It also amended the 2020 and 2021 budgets to account for pandemic grant funding and authorized a by-law for a natural gas agreement. All decisions were carried unanimously, with Councillor Twolan abstaining from the SWIFT vote due to a pecuniary interest.

• Approved $2.495M SWIFT loan guarantee for broadband (carried)
• Amended 2020 budget for pandemic grant funding (carried)
• Amended 2021 budget for pandemic grant carry-forward (carried)
• Authorized by-law for LAS Natural Gas Appointment and Retainer Agreement (carried)

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council is meeting electronically on February 4, 2021, to receive updates from the Grey Bruce Health Unit, the Municipal Innovation Council, and the Nuclear Innovation Institute, including the Clean Energy Frontier Program. The agenda also includes several communications from other municipalities on topics such as drainage, grant deadlines, and insurance. Council will consider a series of by-laws covering matters like 2021 council remuneration, fees and charges, an ambulance station lease extension, temporary borrowing, a land purchase agreement, a road addition, and an emergency response agreement.

• Delegation from Dr. Ian Arra, Medical Officer of Health, on COVID-19 vaccination distribution plan
• By-law 2021-008: lease extension for Bruce County Ambulance Station in Port Elgin
• By-law 2021-010: purchase of surplus lands from Ministry of Transportation (Part of Lot 19, Concession 1ND)
• By-law 2021-012: Emergency Response Agreement with Salvation Army Wiarton for Pathway to Hope Program
• Communications include requests on photo radar, gas plant phase-out, and cannabis store licensing

Bruce County Council approved eight by-laws, including annual remuneration for the Warden and Council, fees and charges, a lease extension for a Port Elgin ambulance station, temporary borrowing for 2021, a land purchase agreement with the Ministry of Transportation, a road addition, an emergency response agreement with the Salvation Army, and confirmation of proceedings. The council also supported a resolution from Grey Highlands calling on the Province to review AMO's insurance recommendations. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates from the Medical Officer of Health and the Nuclear Innovation Institute.

• Approved By-law 2021-006 for annual remuneration to Warden and Council (carried)
• Approved By-law 2021-007 establishing fees and charges (carried)
• Approved By-law 2021-008 extending lease for Port Elgin ambulance station (carried)
• Approved By-law 2021-009 for temporary borrowing for 2021 expenditures (carried)
• Approved By-law 2021-010 authorizing purchase of surplus lands from Ministry of Transportation (carried)
• Approved By-law 2021-011 adding one-foot reserve to Bruce Road 13 (carried)
• Approved By-law 2021-012 emergency response agreement with Salvation Army Wiarton (carried)
• Supported Grey Highlands resolution on insurance issues (carried)

Human Resources Committee

The Workplace Engagement Services Committee is meeting electronically to consider an action item on occupational accident insurance and indemnity insurance. The committee will also vote on a motion to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed at this meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for March 4, 2021.

• Review of Occupational Accident Insurance and Indemnity Insurance
• Motion to authorize staff to give effect to committee resolutions
• Next meeting set for March 4, 2021

The committee approved insurance policies through Mercer Marsh Benefits effective January 1, 2021, including occupational accident insurance at $47,025.36 and excess indemnity insurance at $185,966.28, both with PST included. The budget in Health and Safety will be amended to reflect the increased expenditure, offset from the WSIB Reserve. The Director of Workplace Engagement Services was authorized to sign necessary documents.

• Approved insurance policies through Mercer Marsh Benefits effective Jan 1, 2021
• Approved occupational accident insurance premium of $47,025.36 (PST included)
• Approved excess indemnity insurance premium of $185,966.28 (PST included)
• Approved budget amendment in Health and Safety, funded from WSIB Reserve
• Authorized Director of Workplace Engagement Services to sign contracts

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting electronically to hold a public meeting on Consent Application B-2020-075 (Young), which includes attached decision sheets, natural heritage opinion, SVCA comments, and public comments. The committee will also receive information items on the 2020 Economic Impact of Tourism, the Economic Development Annual Report 2020, and the Paisley Business to Bruce Strategy. The agenda includes a routine motion to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed at this meeting.

• Public meeting at 9:30 a.m. for Consent Application B-2020-075 (Young)
• Information item: 2020 Economic Impact of Tourism report
• Information item: Economic Development Annual Report 2020
• Information item: Paisley Business to Bruce Strategy and Business Recruitment Strategy
• Next meeting scheduled for February 18, 2021

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee is meeting electronically to act on Social Service Relief Fund items, including a hold back and continued assistance, and to receive information on the 2021 Strategic Community Initiatives Fund call for proposals. Decisions will authorize staff to implement resolutions passed at this meeting.

• Social Service Relief Fund Hold Back with investment plan
• Social Service Relief Fund Continued Assistance with MOU and Salvation Army agreement
• Strategic Community Initiatives Fund 2021 call for proposals

The Human Services Committee approved two motions related to the Social Service Relief Fund. The first authorized the Warden and Clerk to execute the holdback allocation sign-back letter and submit the investment plan to the Province, amending the 2021 budget accordingly. The second approved a service agreement with the Salvation Army Wiarton Corps for a Pathway to Hope caseworker, disbursed $8,000 to community partners, and amended the budget. Both motions carried unanimously.

• Approved Social Service Relief Fund holdback allocation sign-back letter and investment plan submission to Province
• Approved 2021 operating budget amendment for holdback revenue and expenditure
• Approved service agreement with Salvation Army Wiarton Corps for Pathway to Hope caseworker
• Approved $8,000 disbursement from Social Service Relief Fund to community partners
• Approved 2021 operating budget amendment for assistance revenue and expenditure
• Authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed at the meeting

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting electronically to review information items and consider one action item. The main decision is amending the 2021 budget to account for Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund allocations. Other items are informational, covering grants, fees, tenders, borrowing, and a property tax class.

• Amend 2021 budget for Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (CS-2021-007)
• 2021 Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund allocation notice (CS-2021-003)
• Safe Restart Phase 2 Grant Funding agreement (CS-2021-002)
• Municipal Property Assessment Corporation 2021 fees (CS-2021-006)
• Summary of awarded tenders for Q4 2020 (CS-2021-001)

The committee defeated a motion to transfer the full $660,950 Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund grant to roads reserves, then approved a compromise to reduce the transportation capital budget levy by $330,475 and increase roads reserves by the same amount. All other items were received as information, and staff were authorized to implement the resolutions.

• Defeated motion to transfer 100% of OCIF grant ($660,950) to roads reserves
• Approved reducing transportation capital budget levy by $330,475 and increasing roads reserves by $330,475
• Authorized staff to implement all committee resolutions

Homes Committee

The Bruce County Homes Committee is meeting electronically to discuss long-term care services. They will review a proposed oversight plan and receive an operations update for December 2020. The meeting is largely procedural, with action items limited to these long-term care topics.

• Long Term Care Services Update and Proposed Oversight Plan
• Long Term Care Operations Update for December 2020
• Authorization for staff to implement committee resolutions

Paramedic Services

The Paramedic Services Committee is meeting remotely to consider two action items: funding for the Community Paramedicine Program from Ontario Health (West) LHIN, and renewal of the lease for the Port Elgin Ambulance Station. The committee will also vote on a procedural motion to implement any resolutions passed. No decisions are recorded in the agenda itself.

• Community Paramedicine Program funding from Ontario Health (West) LHIN
• Lease agreement renewal for Port Elgin Ambulance Station 2021
• Extension of lease agreement for Port Elgin Ambulance Station
• Authorization for staff to implement committee resolutions

The Paramedic Services Committee approved a Community Paramedicine Program funded 100% by the Province for January to March 2021, and authorized a lease renewal for the Saugeen Shores Ambulance Station. Both motions carried unanimously. The committee also authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed at the meeting.

• Approved Community Paramedicine Program for Jan-Mar 2021, funded 100% by Ontario Health (West) LHIN (carried)
• Approved lease renewal for Saugeen Shores Ambulance Station with Joanne Weishuhn-Lee (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting (carried)

Bruce County Housing Corporation

The Bruce County Housing Corporation is meeting electronically to handle routine business: approving minutes, reviewing a capital reallocation report, and receiving an update on the Kincardine Housing Build Project. The agenda is largely procedural, with no votes or decisions listed beyond authorizing staff to implement any resolutions passed.

• Capital Reallocation Report for January 14, 2021
• Kincardine Housing Build Project Update
• Approval of December 3, 2020 minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for February 4, 2021

The Bruce County Housing Corporation approved reallocating $31,021.89 of 2020 surplus capital funding toward a fire separations upgrade project at 83 2nd Street Chesley, and awarded the tender to Allen Hastings Ltd. for $131,971. The minutes of the December 3, 2020 meeting were adopted. No other substantive decisions were made; the remaining items were procedural or informational.

• Approved reallocation of $31,021.89 surplus capital to fire separations upgrade at 83 2nd Street Chesley
• Awarded tender to Allen Hastings Ltd. for $131,971 for the fire separations project
• Adopted minutes of December 3, 2020 meeting

Museum Committee

The Bruce County Museum Committee is meeting electronically to consider action items including a Collections Management Policy and Tax Receipt Procedure, and a request for archives deaccession. The committee will also receive several information reports on collections, communications, art, revenue, programming, marketing, education, and archives. The meeting is primarily a review and decision session on these items.

• Collections Management Policy and Tax Receipt Procedure review
• Request for Archives Deaccession with January 2021 deaccession list
• Collections Report – January 2021 with Collecting Plan Amendments
• County Art Collection Report 2020
• Revenue Development Report – January 2021

The Bruce County Museum Committee approved a revised Collections Management Policy and a new Tax Receipt Procedure, and approved the deaccession of archival items listed in the January 2021 recommendation. Both motions were carried unanimously. The committee also received several informational reports and authorized staff to implement all resolutions.

• Approved revised Collections Management Policy and Tax Receipt Procedure (carried)
• Approved deaccession of archival items from Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre collection (carried)
• Authorized staff to implement all resolutions from the meeting (carried)

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council is meeting electronically to consider several by-laws, including one authorizing a cost-sharing agreement with Saugeen Shores for Phase 3 of Bruce Road 25 reconstruction, and another establishing a Children's Activity Assistance Program Reserve. The agenda includes delegations on the Wiarton Keppel Airport's regional potential and on Bill 197's impact on waste management, plus a report from the Closed Meeting Investigator. Council will also receive numerous communications from other municipalities on topics ranging from cannabis retail to COVID-19 funding.

• By-law 2021-004: cost-sharing agreement with Town of Saugeen Shores for Phase 3 of Bruce Road 25 reconstruction
• By-law 2021-002: establishes a Children's Activity Assistance Program Reserve
• Delegation on Wiarton Keppel International Airport as a regional economic development asset
• Delegation on Bill 197 and its impact on municipal waste management and landfills
• Closed Meeting Investigator's Report for December 31, 2020

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting remotely to handle routine procedural items, including a closed session for legal matters. The main public action item is the annual review of the county's fees and charges by-law, with a draft 2021 by-law attached for consideration. The committee will also authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed at this meeting.

• Annual review of Fees and Charges By-law, with draft 2021 by-law
• Closed session for litigation update on Bruce A. Krug Estate and approval of closed minutes
• Authorization for staff to implement committee resolutions

The committee approved changes to the Fees and Charges By-law as outlined in the Clerk’s Report, introduced a new by-law to establish fees and charges, and repealed the previous by-law (2020-017). The by-law will be reviewed annually. The committee also moved into closed session to discuss litigation regarding the Bruce A. Krug Estate and approved the closed minutes from December 3, 2020.

• Approved changes to Fees and Charges By-law (carried)
• Introduced new by-law to establish fees and charges (carried)
• Repealed By-law Number 2020-017 (carried)
• Approved closed minutes from December 3, 2020 (carried)