Bruce County public meetings in 2022

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will hold public meetings for two consent applications (B-2022-087 at Boat Lake co Gibbons and B-2022-069 for Barrys), then consider a resolution on the Bruce County Growth Management Official Plan Amendment C-2022-012. They will also discuss Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, and receive updates on employment services and an economic development lead generation opportunity.

• Public meeting for Consent Application B-2022-087 (Boat Lake co Gibbons)
• Public meeting for Consent Application B-2022-069 (Barrys)
• Resolution on Bruce County Official Plan Growth Management Amendment C-2022-012
• Summary of Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 and provincial planning consultation
• Economic Development lead generation opportunity (MIPIM)

The committee approved two land consent applications and passed a resolution confirming that Official Plan Amendment C-2022-012 conforms with Provincial Plans. Additionally, the Director of Planning was directed to share a report on Bill 23 and prepare comments on the Provincial Policy Statement review.

• Approved Consent Application B-2022-087 (Boat Lake c/o Gibbons)
• Approved Consent Application B-2022-069 (Barrys)
• Passed resolution that Official Plan Amendment C-2022-012 conforms with Provincial Plans
• Approved directing Director of Planning to circulate Bill 23 report to local Councils
• Approved directing Director of Planning and Development to prepare comments on Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 review

Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee is meeting to move into a closed session to discuss personal matters, labour relations, and potential litigation. Items include an appointment to the Bruce County Library Board, ONA and UNIFOR ratifications, an employee settlement agreement, and approval of closed minutes. The committee will then report from closed and act on recommendations. The agenda is largely procedural, with substantive decisions made behind closed doors.

• Closed session under Municipal Act sections 239(2)(b), (d), (e)
• Appointment to Bruce County Library Board
• ONA Ratification
• UNIFOR Ratification
• Employee Settlement Agreement

The Human Resources Committee approved two labor union Memorandums of Settlement and authorized an employee settlement agreement. The committee also appointed three members to the Bruce County Library Board for the 2023–2026 term.

• Appointed Sheila Barker, Mike Moszynski, and Catherine Dickison to the Bruce County Library Board (2023–2026)
• Approved Memorandum of Settlement with Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) for Brucelea Haven and Gateway Haven
• Approved Memorandum of Settlement with UNIFOR Local 2458 for Gateway Haven, Brucelea Haven, and the County of Bruce
• Directed Director of Human Resources to enter into a full and final employee settlement agreement
• Approved closed minutes from the October 6, 2022 meeting

Transportation and Environmental Services Committee

The committee approved the sole source purchase of a used forklift and pre-budget authorization for snowplows and pickup trucks. It also approved a pedestrian crossing project and a $900,000 budget transfer between road projects.

• Approved up to $16,000 from Machinery and Equipment reserve for a used forklift (Carried)
• Approved pre-budget tender for one tandem axle cab and chassis snowplow, two half ton pick-up trucks, and one one ton pick-up truck (Carried)
• Approved pre-budget start of pedestrian crossing work for Bruce Road 2 and Yonge Street PXO with a proposed budget of $385,000 (Carried)
• Approved amending 2022 budget to transfer $900,000 from Bruce Rd. 25 Improvements to Bruce Rd. 6A East (Carried)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee is meeting to consider updates to the Bruce County Licensed Home Child Care Program rates and policies. The agenda includes one action item with attached documents, followed by a motion to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Bruce County Licensed Home Child Care Program Rate and Policy Updates
• Motion to authorize staff to give effect to committee resolutions

The committee approved proposed daily rates and policy updates for the Bruce County Licensed Home Child Care Program. Staff were authorized to implement all resolutions passed during the meeting.

• Approved daily rates and policy updates for Licensed Home Child Care Program (Carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed during the December 15, 2022 meeting (Carried)

Bruce County Housing Corporation

The Bruce County Housing Corporation board will meet to elect directors, appoint officers, and approve the 2023 market rent increase for community housing units. They will also consider annual bad debt and rent supplement write-offs for 2022, and review the Q3 2022 arrears report. The meeting includes standard procedural items like approving prior minutes and acting on staff recommendations.

• Election of directors for BCHC at shareholders meeting
• Appointment of officers to the board
• 2023 market rent increase for community housing units
• Annual bad debt and rent supplement write-off for 2022
• Q3 2022 arrears report

The Corporation approved a 2.5% rent increase for community housing units for 2023, with specific exceptions for certain units based on average market rent. The board also elected its Directors and Officers and authorized a bad debt write-off for 2022.

• Approved 2.5% rent increase for Community Housing units for 2023 (Carried)
• Approved market-based rent increases for specific units at 539 Ivings Drive (Carried)
• Authorized $34,371.38 write-off for bad debt for the year ending December 31, 2022 (Carried)
• Elected Kenneth Craig, Mark Goetz, Garry Michi, Donald Murray, Luke Charbonneau, Steve Hammell, Milt McIver, and Chris Peabody as Directors (Carried)
• Appointed Mark Goetz (President/CEO and Chair), Chris Peabody (Vice President), Edward Henley (Treasurer), Linda White (Secretary), Christine MacDonald, Tania Dickson, and Devon Gordon as Officers (Carried)
• Adopted minutes of the October 6, 2022 meeting (Carried)

Paramedic Services

The Paramedic Services Committee is meeting to consider ordering ambulances for 2023, along with routine procedural items. The agenda includes a closed session and a motion to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed.

• Ordering Ambulances for 2023 (action item with attached PDF)
• Closed meeting session
• Authorization for staff to act on committee resolutions

The Paramedic Services Committee approved the single-source ordering of three ambulances from Demers Ambulances. This includes a 30% down payment of approximately $174,786 plus HST to secure delivery.

• Approved single source order of three ambulances from Demers Ambulances (Carried)
• Approved 30% down payment of approximately $174,786 + HST for vehicles (Carried)
• Authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed during the meeting (Carried)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to receive information items, including the 2022 budget annual disclosure, 2021 council remuneration, Q3 2022 awarded tenders, purchasing policy suspension approvals, and a third-quarter financial statement review. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda; the items are presented for information only. The next meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2023.

• 2022 Budget Annual Disclosure (CS-2022-055)
• 2021 Council Statement of Remuneration (CS-2022-056)
• Summary of Awarded Tenders – Q3 2022 (CS-2022-057)
• Summary of Purchasing Policy Suspension Approvals – Q3 2022 (CS-2022-058)
• Third Quarter 2022 Financial Statement Review (CS-2022-059)

The meeting was called to order at 10:59 a.m. and adjourned at 11:00 a.m. No votes were taken and no actions were decided upon.

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee is meeting to consider a 2023 service agreement with Community Connection (211) and to receive quarterly updates on income and support services, the community housing registry waitlist, licensed child care and early years, and the Housing Stability Fund. The committee will also vote on a motion to authorize staff to implement all resolutions passed at this meeting.

• Service Agreement 2023 Community Connection (211)
• Q3-2022 Income and Support Services Update
• Q3 2022 Bruce County Community Housing Registry Waitlist Update
• Q3 2022 Licensed Child Care and Early Years Report
• Housing Stability Fund Activities & Expenditures – 2021/2022

The Human Services Committee approved a by-law to execute a three-year service agreement with Community Connection (211) from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025. The committee also repealed the previous standing agreement, by-law 2019-069.

• Approved three-year service agreement with Community Connection for 2023-2025 (Carried)
• Repealed standing agreement by-law 2019-069 (Carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed during the December 1, 2022 meeting (Carried)

Museum Committee

The Bruce County Museum Committee is meeting to receive and review five December 2022 staff reports covering collections, marketing, programming, revenue development, and education/outreach. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda; the items are for information only. The next meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2023.

• Collections Report – December 2022
• Marketing Report – December 2022
• Programming Report – December 2022
• Revenue Development Report – December 2022
• Education and Outreach Report – December 2022

The Museum Committee met on December 1, 2022, to receive several reports. No votes were taken and no formal actions were decided during the meeting.

• Received Collections Report – December 2022
• Received Marketing Report – December 2022
• Received Programming Report December 2022
• Received Revenue Development Report – December 2022
• Received Education and Outreach Report – December 2022

Bruce County Council

This is the annual organizational meeting where Council will elect the Warden for 2023, appoint committee chairs and board members, and receive a presentation from the Medical Officer of Health. Council will also consider a by-law to establish a Spruce the Bruce Reserve and confirm the meeting's proceedings.

• Election of Warden for 2023
• Committee Chair Selections and Committee Appointments
• By-law 2022-102: A by-law to establish a Spruce the Bruce Reserve
• By-law 2022-103: A by-law to confirm proceedings of the Council meeting
• Delegation: Dr. Arra, Medical Officer of Health & CEO for Grey Bruce Health Unit

Council elected Chris Peabody as Warden and appointed chairs and members to various county committees and boards. The council also approved two by-laws and supported a resolution regarding well water testing.

• Elected Chris Peabody as Warden for 2023
• Appointed Committee Chairs for 2023, including Warden Peabody for Executive, Corporate Services, Human Resources, and IT
• Appointed members to the Grey Bruce Board of Health, Bruce County Library Board, and other regional boards
• Approved support for Town of Saugeen Shores resolution on Well Water Testing
• Approved By-law 2022-102 to establish a Spruce the Bruce Reserve
• Approved By-law 2022-103 to confirm proceedings of the December 1, 2022 meeting
• Adopted minutes of the November 3, 2022 Council Session

Bruce County Public Library Board

The Bruce County Public Library Board is meeting to approve October minutes, receive the director's, usage, and programming reports, and review the operational Internet Services policy. The agenda is routine administrative business with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of Operational - Internet Services policy
• Director's Report - November 2022
• Usage Report - November 2022
• Programming Report - November 2022
• Approval of October 19, 2022 minutes

The Board approved the Operational - Internet Services policy. Additionally, the Board received the Director's, Usage, and Programming reports for information.

• Approved Operational - Internet Services policy (Carried)
• Adopted October 19, 2022 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received Director's Report for information (Carried)
• Received Usage Report for information (Carried)
• Received Programming Report for information (Carried)

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including transferring parts of former Bruce Road 6 to Huron-Kinloss and leasing the Sauble Beach ambulance station. They will also receive communications and a notice of motion from the Municipality of Brockton regarding homelessness and drug addiction. The agenda includes routine items like minutes and committee reports.

• By-law 2022-098: Remove part of former Bruce Road 6 from county road system for transfer to Huron-Kinloss
• By-law 2022-099: Remove road widening lands from county road system for transfer to Huron-Kinloss
• By-law 2022-100: Authorize lease agreement with Town of South Bruce Peninsula for Sauble Beach ambulance station
• Brockton Resolution 22-23-04: Homelessness impact on local government
• Brockton Resolution 22-23-03: Homelessness and drug addiction

Council approved support for two Municipality of Brockton resolutions regarding homelessness and drug addiction, including a call for the Province of Ontario to increase support payments. Four by-laws were approved concerning road transfers and an ambulance station lease. The session marked the final meeting of the current Council term.

• Supported Municipality of Brockton Resolution 22-23-04 regarding Homelessness Impact on Local Government (Carried)
• Supported Municipality of Brockton Resolution 22-23-03 advocating for increased Ontario Works and ODSP payments and additional provincial programs for homelessness and drug addiction (Carried)
• Approved By-law 2022-098 to transfer part of former Bruce Road 6 to Township of Huron-Kinloss (Carried)
• Approved By-law 2022-099 to transfer road widening lands of former Bruce Road 6 to Township of Huron-Kinloss (Carried)
• Approved By-law 2022-100 to authorize lease agreement with Town of South Bruce Peninsula for Sauble Beach Ambulance Station (Carried)
• Approved By-law 2022-101 to confirm proceedings of the November 3, 2022 meeting (Carried)
• Adopted minutes of October 6 and October 20, 2022 Council Sessions (Carried)
• Approved minutes for various committees from October 6 and October 20, 2022 (Carried)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to receive an update on the Municipal Modernization Program Intake 2 and to move into a closed session for litigation and solicitor-client privilege matters, including an update on the Bruce A. Krug Estate and approval of closed minutes. The committee will also authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed.

• Municipal Modernization Program - Intake 2 Update (information item)
• Closed meeting under Municipal Act sections 239(2)(e) and (f) for litigation and legal advice
• Bruce A. Krug Estate Update - Justice's Decision - October 12, 2022 (closed session)
• Approval of Closed Minutes - June 23, 2022 (closed session)

The meeting was largely procedural, with no substantive public decisions. The committee received an information report on a municipal modernization program, moved into closed session to discuss a legal matter and approve prior closed minutes, and then adjourned.

• Moved into closed meeting to discuss Bruce A. Krug Estate litigation and solicitor-client advice (carried)
• Approved closed minutes from October 20, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Authorized staff to implement all resolutions from the meeting (carried)

Paramedic Services

The Paramedic Services Committee is meeting to consider two action items: a lease for the Sauble Beach station and the 2023 Canadian Triage Acuity Scale (CTAS) response time performance plan. The committee will also vote on a motion to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed at this meeting.

• Sauble Beach Station Lease review
• 2023 Canadian Triage Acuity Scale (CTAS) Response Time Performance Plan
• Motion to authorize staff to implement committee resolutions

The Paramedic Services Committee approved a by-law authorizing a lease agreement for the Sauble Beach Paramedic Station between the County of Bruce and the Town of South Bruce Peninsula. The committee also approved the 2023 Canadian Triage Acuity Scale (CTAS) Response Time Performance Plan for submission to the Ministry of Health. Staff were authorized to give effect to all resolutions passed during the meeting.

• Approved a by-law authorizing the Sauble Beach Paramedic Station lease agreement with the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.
• Authorized the Chief of Paramedic Services and/or Director of Corporate Services to make minor changes and complete the lease.
• Approved the 2023 CTAS Response Time Performance Plan for submission to the Ministry of Health by October 31, 2022.
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting.

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee approved several official plan amendments and consent applications, including the Bruce County Official Plan Growth Management Amendment C-2022-012 and a local official plan amendment for JK Development GP2 Limited. All motions were carried unanimously. The committee also supported creating a Spruce the Bruce Reserve and approved a $10,000 sponsorship for the 2023 Ontario Tankard/Scotties event.

• Approved Bruce County Official Plan Amendment C-2022-008 (Atchison Gibbons) (carried)
• Approved Consent Application B-2022-070 (Ciuciura) (carried)
• Approved Consent Application B-2022-035 (Crane) (carried)
• Approved Growth Management Amendment C-2022-012-1 and Servicing Amendment C-2022-012-2 (carried)
• Approved Local Official Plan Amendment L-2021-014 (JK Development GP2 Limited) (carried)
• Approved Consent Application B-2022-034 (Barry’s Construction) (carried)
• Supported creation of Spruce the Bruce Reserve (carried)
• Approved $10,000 sponsorship for 2023 Ontario Tankard/Scotties Event (carried)

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council is meeting to consider eight by-laws, including two Official Plan amendments, a housing funding agreement, and several agreements for facilities and services. The agenda is otherwise standard procedural items such as roll call, minutes, and communications.

• By-law 2022-090: MOU with Town of South Bruce Peninsula for interim staging sites for Gateway Haven
• By-law 2022-091: Lease agreement with Home and Community Support Services of Grey/Bruce
• By-law 2022-092 and 2022-093: Adopt parts one and two of Official Plan Amendment C-2022-012
• By-law 2022-094: Project Funding Agreement with Bruce County Housing Corporation for Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative
• By-law 2022-095: Amendment to Emergency Response Agreement with Canadian Red Cross Society

Council carried a motion urging the repeal of Bill 124, citing negative impacts on nurses at Chesley Hospital. The motion will be forwarded to the Minister of Health, Premier, and local MPPs. Council also approved eight by-laws, including agreements for Gateway Haven staging sites, a lease with Home and Community Support Services, and official plan amendments. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Carried motion to call for repeal of Bill 124 and send copies to Minister of Health, Premier Ford, MPP Byers, and MPP Thompson
• Approved By-law 2022-090: MOU with Town of South Bruce Peninsula for Gateway Haven interim staging sites
• Approved By-law 2022-091: Lease Agreement with Home and Community Support Services of Grey/Bruce
• Approved By-law 2022-092: Official Plan Amendment C-2022-012 Part One
• Approved By-law 2022-093: Official Plan Amendment C-2022-012 Part Two
• Approved By-law 2022-094: Project Funding Agreement with Bruce County Housing Corporation for Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative
• Approved By-law 2022-095: Amendment to Emergency Response Agreement with Canadian Red Cross Society
• Approved By-law 2022-096: Official Plan Amendment C-2022-008

Transportation and Environmental Services Committee

The Transportation and Environmental Services Committee is meeting to consider action items including the transfer of Bruce Road 6 to the Township of Huron-Kinloss and a budget for the West Road Class EA. They will also receive a Q3 capital project update. The meeting includes routine procedural items like declarations of interest and authorization of actions.

• Transfer of Bruce Road 6 to the Township of Huron-Kinloss
• West Road Class EA Budget
• Q3 Capital Project Update

The committee approved the transfer of former Bruce Road 6 (Concession 8 Road) between Lake Huron and Lake Range Drive, plus four abutting road widenings, to the Township of Huron-Kinloss. It also approved an additional $60,000 from Capital Roads Reserves for the West Road Class EA to fund consultation with Saugeen Ojibway Nation and complete reports in 2022. Both motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved transfer of Bruce Road 6 (Concession 8 Road) to Huron-Kinloss (carried)
• Approved $60,000 budget increase for West Road Class EA from Capital Roads Reserves (carried)

Bruce County Public Library Board

The board approved the 2023 library budget submission (excluding salaries, benefits, and interdepartmental items) and the 2023 Library Services Business Plan. It also approved a $15,000 withdrawal from reserves to replace the Kincardine Branch circulation desk, and adopted the Operational-Information Services policy. The board received the Director's Report, Usage Report, and Programming Report for information.

• Approved the 2023 Library budget submission excluding Salaries and Benefits, Interdepartmental Facilities Allocation, and Interdepartmental Program Support
• Approved the 2023 Library Services Business Plan
• Approved withdrawal of $15,000 from the Library Branch Location reserve for replacement of the Kincardine Branch circulation desk
• Approved the Operational-Information Services policy
• Approved minutes of the September 21, 2022 meeting
• Moved into closed meeting to discuss a potential service contract

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council is meeting to handle routine business, including confirming previous minutes, receiving committee minutes, and passing three by-laws. The main items are a lease agreement for the Kincardine ambulance station and appointing an integrity commissioner.

• By-law 2022-087: Lease agreement with 392720 Ontario Limited for the Ambulance Station in Kincardine
• By-law 2022-088: Appointment of Aird & Berlis LLP as Integrity Commissioner
• By-law 2022-089: Confirmation of proceedings
• Receiving minutes from multiple committees (e.g., Corporate Services, Executive, Planning and Development)

Council approved three by-laws: a lease agreement for the Kincardine ambulance station, the appointment of Aird & Berlis LLP as Integrity Commissioner, and a by-law confirming the meeting's proceedings. Minutes from several committee meetings were also adopted. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved By-law 2022-087 authorizing a lease agreement with 392720 Ontario Limited for the Kincardine ambulance station
• Approved By-law 2022-088 appointing Aird & Berlis LLP as Integrity Commissioner
• Approved By-law 2022-089 confirming the proceedings of the October 6, 2022 meeting
• Adopted minutes of the September 1, 2022 and September 15, 2022 Council sessions
• Approved minutes from various committee meetings held September 1 and September 15, 2022

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee is meeting to consider action items including a Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative agreement for Bruce County Housing Corporation and an Emergency Response Services agreement with the Canadian Red Cross. They will also receive information on recruitment videos for early childhood educators and licensed home child care providers, and the launch of Phase Two of the Affordable Housing Toolkit. The meeting is scheduled for October 6, 2022, at 9:30 AM in Council Chambers, Walkerton.

• Canada Ontario Community Housing Initiative – Bruce County Housing Corporation Agreement 2022
• Emergency Response Services Agreement – Canadian Red Cross (including draft amending agreement)
• Bruce County Early Childhood Educator and Licensed Home Child Care Provider Recruitment Videos
• Affordable Housing Toolkit Phase Two Launch

The Human Services Committee approved two action items: authorizing a by-law for a Project Funding Agreement between Bruce County and Bruce County Housing Corporation under the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative's repair component, and authorizing a by-law to amend and extend the Emergency Response Services Agreement with the Canadian Red Cross to December 31, 2023. Both motions were carried. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved by-law for Project Funding Agreement with Bruce County Housing Corporation for Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative repair component (carried)
• Approved by-law to amend and extend Emergency Response Services Agreement with Canadian Red Cross to December 31, 2023 (carried)

Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management

The Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management is meeting to consider action items including a Memorandum of Understanding for emergency management, a lease agreement with Home and Community Support Services, and a letter to the Minister of Long-Term Care regarding staffing agencies. They will also receive an update report for August and September, and move into a closed session to discuss litigation and approve closed minutes.

• Memorandum of Understanding – Emergency Management Plan
• Lease Agreement with Home and Community Support Services
• Letter to Minister of Long-Term Care Re: Staffing Agencies
• Long Term Care Update Report – August and September
• Closed meeting: Update on Legal Matters – Gateway Haven

The Long-Term Care Homes Committee approved a memorandum of understanding with South Bruce Peninsula for emergency facility use and authorized a three-year lease with Home and Community Support Services for space at Gateway Haven. A legal update on Gateway Haven was received in closed session. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved MOU with Town of South Bruce Peninsula for emergency facility use (carried)
• Authorized three-year lease with Home and Community Support Services Grey/Bruce for rental space at Gateway Haven (carried)
• Approved letter to Minister of Long-Term Care regarding staffing agencies (carried)
• Received legal update on Gateway Haven for information (closed session)
• Approved closed minutes of August 4, 2022 meeting (closed session)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to hold a public meeting on Bruce County Official Plan Growth Management Amendment C-2022-012, which includes related by-laws for growth management and servicing. The committee will also consider a recommendation to authorize staff to implement all resolutions passed at this meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Public meeting on Growth Management Amendment C-2022-012
• By-law Growth Management Amendment C-2022-012-1
• By-law Servicing Amendment C-2022-012-2
• Staff authorized to give effect to committee resolutions

The committee held a public meeting for Bruce County Growth Management Amendment C-2022-012, with presentations from consultants and public input. No decision was made; staff will bring a report with a recommendation at the next meeting. The only formal action was a procedural motion to authorize staff to implement committee resolutions.

• Authorized staff to give effect to committee resolutions (carried)

Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee is meeting to receive an update on long-term care recruitment and retention, then will move into closed session to discuss a collective bargaining mandate with OPSEU Local 250 and approve prior closed minutes. The committee will also authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed at this meeting.

• Long Term Care Recruitment and Retention Update
• Closed session under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(d) for labour relations
• Collective Bargaining Mandate between Bruce County and OPSEU Local 250
• Approval of Closed Minutes - September 1, 2022

The committee moved into closed session to discuss a collective bargaining mandate between Bruce County and OPSEU Local 250 and to approve closed minutes from September 1, 2022. After closed session, the chair reported that direction was given on the bargaining mandate and the closed minutes were approved. The committee also authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed during the meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved moving into closed session to discuss collective bargaining with OPSEU Local 250 and to approve closed minutes from September 1, 2022
• Gave direction on the collective bargaining mandate between Bruce County and OPSEU Local 250 (details not disclosed)
• Approved closed minutes from September 1, 2022
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed during the October 6, 2022 meeting

Museum Committee

The Bruce County Museum Committee is meeting to consider a Finance Policy Report and receive monthly updates from archives, education, marketing, programming, and revenue development. The committee will also vote on a motion to implement all resolutions passed at this meeting.

• Finance Policy Report and attached policy document
• Archives Report - October 2022
• Education and Outreach Report - October 2022
• Marketing Report - October 2022
• Programming Report - October 2022

The Museum Committee approved revisions to the Finance policy as outlined in a staff report. Several informational reports were received, including archives, education, marketing, programming, and revenue development. The meeting was brief, lasting only five minutes.

• Approved Finance policy revisions (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed (carried)

Bruce County Housing Corporation

The Bruce County Housing Corporation is meeting to approve minutes, review the Canada Ontario Community Housing Initiative (COCHI) agreement for 2022-2023, and discuss reinvestment of one-time surplus funding. The agenda includes action and information items but no specific decisions are detailed in the agenda text.

• Canada Ontario Community Housing Initiative Bruce County Housing Corporation 2022.pdf
• COCHI AGREEMENT BCHC 2022 2023.pdf
• Reinvestment of One Time Surplus Funding.pdf
• Approval of September 1, 2022 minutes

The Bruce County Housing Corporation approved delegating authority to the Board Chair and one signing officer to execute the Canada Ontario Community Housing Initiative Project Funding Agreement between the County of Bruce and the Housing Corporation. A report on reinvestment of one-time surplus funding was received for information. All other items were procedural, including adoption of previous minutes and authorization to give effect to resolutions.

• Delegated authority to Chair and one signing officer to execute Canada Ontario Community Housing Initiative funding agreement (carried)
• Adopted minutes of September 1, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed during the meeting (carried)

Bruce County Public Library Board

The Bruce County Public Library Board approved a budget amendment to cover the increased cost of a Ford Transit van ($59,245 plus HST) using expected operating surplus, and approved up to $3,000 for decals. The board also adopted minutes, received several reports, approved four operational policies (Accessibility, Local History as amended, Resource Sharing, Friends of the Library), and discussed a pay equity update in closed session.

• Approved budget amendment for Ford Transit van cost increase of $59,245 plus HST, paid from expected operating surplus
• Approved decals for van up to $3,000 from expected operating surplus
• Adopted minutes of June 15, 2022 Library Board meeting
• Approved Operational - Accessibility policy
• Approved Operational - Local History policy, as amended
• Approved Operational - Resource Sharing policy
• Approved Operational - Friends of the Library policy

Planning and Development Committee

The Bruce County Planning and Development Committee is meeting to consider several planning items, including a public meeting on an official plan amendment for the Saugeen Shores landfill, and to make decisions on draft plans of subdivision for Kraemer, Northport Meadows, and Miramichi Shores. The committee will also review a regional economic development pilot project and a conservation authority fees review. The agenda includes routine procedural items such as roll call and declarations of interest.

• Public meeting on Bruce County Official Plan Amendment C-2022-009 (Saugeen Shores Landfill)
• Draft Plan of Subdivision S-2021-016 (Kraemer)
• Major Revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision 41T-2016-03.44 and Local Official Plan Amendment L-2022-006 (Northport Meadows)
• Draft Plan of Subdivision S-2021-006 Miramichi Shores
• Grey Sauble Conservation Authority Program Rates and Fees Review

The committee approved Bruce County Official Plan Amendment C-2022-009 for the Saugeen Shores landfill after a public meeting. Several subdivision plans were also approved, including Kraemer, Northport Meadows, and Miramichi Shores, with conditions modified. A six-month pilot for a Regional Support Economic Development Coordinator was authorized, and staff were directed to investigate bringing conservation authority services in-house.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment C-2022-009 (Saugeen Shores landfill) (carried)
• Approved Draft Plan of Subdivision S-2021-016 (Kraemer) subject to conditions (carried)
• Approved Major Revision to Draft Plan 41T-2016-03.44 and Local OPA L-2022-006 (Northport Meadows) with modified conditions (carried)
• Approved Draft Plan of Subdivision S-2021-006 (Miramichi Shores) with amended conditions (carried)
• Directed implementation of six-month Regional Support Economic Development Coordinator pilot (carried)
• Directed staff to investigate bringing conservation authority services in-house (carried)

Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management

The Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management is meeting to consider a lease renewal for Wiarton Nursery at Gateway Haven, along with an amendment to the lease. The agenda also includes routine items such as roll call, declarations of interest, and authorization to implement resolutions.

• Wiarton Nursery lease renewal – Gateway Haven
• Amendment to lease

The Long Term Care Homes Committee of Management approved a by-law authorizing an amendment to the lease agreement between Bruce County and the Wiarton and District Cooperative Nursery School. The meeting was brief and largely procedural, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved by-law authorizing lease amendment for Wiarton and District Cooperative Nursery School (carried)

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council is meeting to handle routine procedural items including minutes, communications, and delegations. The substantive items are three by-laws: adopting an official plan amendment, authorizing a lease amendment with the Wiarton and District Nursery School, and confirming council proceedings. Council will also consider a motion on the redistribution of federal electoral ridings.

• By-law 2022-084: adopt Amendment C-2022-009 to County of Bruce Official Plan
• By-law 2022-085: authorize amendment to lease with Wiarton and District Nursery School
• By-law 2022-086: confirm council proceedings for September 15, 2022 meeting
• Motion on redistribution of federal electoral ridings

Council approved a motion to submit a written objection to the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission of Ontario regarding proposed changes that would eliminate the existing Huron-Bruce riding and create a new South Huron Shores riding spanning four counties. The motion carried. Council also approved three by-laws: an official plan amendment, a lease amendment with Wiarton and District Nursery School, and a by-law to confirm proceedings.

• Approved motion to object to federal electoral redistribution that would create South Huron Shores riding across four counties (carried)
• Approved By-law 2022-084 adopting Official Plan Amendment C-2022-009
• Approved By-law 2022-085 authorizing lease amendment with Wiarton and District Nursery School
• Approved By-law 2022-086 confirming council proceedings

Transportation and Environmental Services Committee

The Transportation & Environmental Services Committee is meeting to consider two action items: a Natural Infrastructure Fund application and a forklift purchase using reserve funds. The committee will also act on recommendations from the meeting and schedule its next session for October 20, 2022.

• Natural Infrastructure Fund Application
• Forklift Purchase with Reserve Funds

The Transportation and Environmental Services Committee authorized staff to apply for a Natural Infrastructure Fund grant for the Spring Creek Culvert project, with an 80%/20% funding split. It also approved up to $50,000 from reserve funds to purchase a replacement forklift. Both motions were carried unanimously.

• Authorized grant application for Spring Creek Culvert project (carried)
• Approved up to $50,000 from Machinery and Equipment reserve for forklift purchase (carried)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will hear a delegation on the Bruce County Facilities Review, including a facilities portfolio review and options for administrative hubs. The committee will also consider the resignation and appointment of the Integrity Commissioner. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with routine items like roll call and adjournment.

• Delegation on Bruce County Facilities Review with presentations by +VG Architects, ThinkingStrategy, and Bethune Puttock Consulting
• Report on Facilities Portfolio Review and Potential for Shared Services Organization
• Report on Administrative Hubs Accommodation Options and Recommendations
• Integrity Commissioner resignation and appointment, with proposal from Aird and Berlis

The Executive Committee received the Bruce County Facilities Review report for information and approved a by-law to appoint Aird and Berlis LLP as Integrity Commissioner. The committee also authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed at the meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received Bruce County Facilities Review report for information
• Approved appointment of Aird and Berlis LLP as Integrity Commissioner (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting (carried)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to consider an action item to amend the 2022 budget for an Electric Vehicle Charger Installation Consultant, and to review information items including the Second Quarter 2022 Financial Statement and the 2021 Annual Investment Report. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with standard items like call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Amend 2022 Budget - Electric Vehicle Charger Installation Consultant (CS-2022-054)
• Second Quarter 2022 Financial Statement Review (CS-2022-052)
• 2021 Annual Investment Report (CS-2022-053)

The committee approved a $10,000 budget amendment to fund an electric vehicle charger installation consultant, with $3,019 from unspent funds and $6,981 from the Tax Stabilization Reserve. The treasurer was authorized to sign related agreements. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were informational or procedural.

• Approved $10,000 budget amendment for EV charger consultant (carried)
• Authorized treasurer to sign consultant agreements (carried)

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including funding agreements for housing repairs, and to hear delegations on the physician shortage and a housing report. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and committee reports.

• By-law 2022-080: funding agreement with Russell Meadows Non-Profit Accommodations for COCHI repair component
• By-law 2022-081: funding agreement with Formosa Senior's Non-Profit Housing Corporation for COCHI repair component
• By-law 2022-082: seventh lease extension with Ontario government for lease L01835
• Delegation from Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
• Delegation from Community Foundation Grey Bruce on Vital Focus on Housing Report

Bruce County Council approved a resolution supporting the Town of South Bruce Peninsula's call to address physician shortages. Council also approved four by-laws, including funding agreements for non-profit housing repairs under the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative and a lease extension. No substantive decisions beyond these approvals were made.

• Supported Town of South Bruce Peninsula resolution on physician shortage (carried)
• Approved By-law 2022-080: Project Funding Agreement with Russell Meadows Non-Profit Accommodations for COCHI repair component (carried)
• Approved By-law 2022-081: Project Funding Agreement with Formosa Senior's Non-Profit Housing Corporation for COCHI repair component (carried)
• Approved By-law 2022-082: Seventh Lease Extension and Amending Agreement with Ontario government (carried)
• Approved By-law 2022-083: Confirming proceedings of September 1, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Adopted minutes of August 4 and August 11, 2022 council sessions (carried)
• Approved minutes of various committee meetings from August 4 and August 11, 2022 (carried)

Bruce County Housing Corporation

The Bruce County Housing Corporation is meeting to approve minutes from August 4, 2022, and to review a funding allocation report for mechanical equipment at 401 Cayley St. The board will also act on recommendations from the meeting. The agenda is mostly routine, with one substantive item on funding allocation.

• Funding Allocation Report – 401 Cayley St. Mechanical
• Approval of minutes from August 4, 2022 meeting
• Authorization for staff to implement resolutions passed at this meeting

The Bruce County Housing Corporation approved reallocating $215,000 in surplus capital and awarding a $396,000 tender to Conestogo Mechanical Inc. for mechanical equipment replacement at 401 Cayley St. in Walkerton. The minutes of the August 4, 2022 meeting were adopted as circulated. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved reallocation of $215,000 surplus capital for mechanical equipment replacement at 401 Cayley St. (carried)
• Awarded tender to Conestogo Mechanical Inc. for $396,000 (carried)
• Adopted minutes of August 4, 2022 meeting (carried)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to consider authorizing transfer payment agreements and to act on recommendations from the meeting. The agenda is mostly procedural, with one substantive action item regarding transfer payment agreements.

• Authorize Transfer Payment Agreements

The Executive Committee authorized the Treasurer and relevant directors to sign agreements for County initiatives and programs, and referred a discussion on proposed federal riding boundary changes to staff for a report at the September 15 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed during the meeting.
• Referred discussion on federal electoral boundary redistribution to staff for a report at the September 15, 2022 meeting.

Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items, including a roll call and declarations of interest. The main substantive item is a motion to move into a closed meeting under the Municipal Act to discuss an organizational review and approve prior closed minutes. The committee will also authorize staff to act on any resolutions passed during the meeting.

• Closed meeting under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act for personal matters about identifiable individuals
• Discussion of Organizational Review
• Approval of closed minutes from April 7, May 5, and May 19, 2022
• Authorization for staff to implement committee resolutions
• Next meeting scheduled for October 6, 2022

The Human Resources Committee held a brief public meeting, then moved into closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including an organizational review. The committee received the organizational review verbal report for information and approved the closed minutes from April 7, May 5, and May 19, 2022. No other substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Moved into closed meeting under Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(b) (carried)
• Received organizational review verbal report for information
• Approved closed minutes of April 7, May 5, and May 19, 2022
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting (carried)

Paramedic Services

The Paramedic Services Committee is meeting to consider a lease for the Kincardine Paramedic Station, including an amendment to the lease at 369 Lambton Street. The agenda includes a routine action item on the lease and a standard motion to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed at the meeting.

• Kincardine Paramedic Station Lease review
• Amendment to Lease Kincardine Paramedic Station 369 Lambton Street
• Authorization for staff to implement committee resolutions

The committee approved a by-law authorizing the Warden and Clerk to execute a five-year lease amendment for the Kincardine Paramedic Station at 369 Lambton St. with 392720 Ontario Limited. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved lease amendment for Kincardine Paramedic Station at 369 Lambton St. for five years

Museum Committee

The Bruce County Museum Committee is meeting to consider a request for collections deaccession and to receive several routine reports on revenue, collections, education, outreach, marketing, and programming. The agenda is largely procedural, with the deaccession request being the only substantive action item.

• Request for Collections Deaccession – September 2022
• Revenue Development Report – September 2022
• Collections Report – September 2022
• Education and Outreach Report – September 2022
• Marketing Report – September 2022

The Bruce County Museum Committee approved the deaccession of items listed in the September 2022 collections deaccession list. The motion was moved by Alternate Councillor Don Murray and seconded by Alternate Councillor Don Matheson, and carried. Several reports were received for information, including revenue, collections, education, marketing, and programming updates.

• Approved deaccession of items from September 2022 list (carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to hold a public meeting on County Official Plan Amendment C-2022-007 for Dreamaker Campground, and to act on staff recommendations from the meeting. The agenda includes only this one substantive item, with the rest being procedural (call to order, roll call, adjournment).

• Public meeting on County Official Plan Amendment C-2022-007 (Dreamaker Campground)
• Consideration of By-law C-2022-007 Dreamaker
• Review of GSCA comments on the amendment
• Authorization for staff to implement committee resolutions

The committee approved Bruce County Official Plan Amendment C-2022-007 for Dreamaker Campground, and the by-law will be forwarded to County Council for adoption. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment C-2022-007 (Dreamaker Campground) (carried)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to consider a staff recommendation to amend the 2022 budget for building updates. The agenda includes one action item, CS-2022-051, and a procedural motion to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed. The meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2022, with the next meeting set for September 1, 2022.

• Amend 2022 Budget for Building Updates (CS-2022-051)

The Corporate Services Committee approved a $260,000 budget amendment for building upgrades and authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed during the meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $260,000 budget amendment for building upgrades (carried)
• Authorized staff to implement all resolutions from the meeting (carried)

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council is meeting to consider four by-laws: amending the CAO appointment, adopting an official plan amendment, authorizing a property purchase agreement with Character Dairy Genetics Limited in South Bruce, and confirming the meeting's proceedings. The agenda is otherwise procedural with no other substantive items listed.

• By-law 2022-076: Amend by-law appointing Chief Administrative Officer
• By-law 2022-077: Adopt Amendment C-2022-007 to County Official Plan
• By-law 2022-078: Authorize purchase agreement with Character Dairy Genetics Limited for property in Carrick, South Bruce (PIN 33214-0066)
• By-law 2022-079: Confirm council proceedings of August 11, 2022

Bruce County Council approved four by-laws, including an amendment to the Official Plan and a property purchase agreement with Character Dairy Genetics Limited. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was brief and procedural.

• Approved By-law 2022-076 amending CAO appointment by-law
• Approved By-law 2022-077 adopting Official Plan Amendment C-2022-007
• Approved By-law 2022-078 authorizing property purchase from Character Dairy Genetics Limited
• Approved By-law 2022-079 confirming proceedings of the meeting

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to consider the Chief Administrative Officer's roles and responsibilities, including a related by-law, and to receive second-quarter business plan updates from all county departments. The agenda is largely informational and procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of CAO Roles and Responsibilities and By-law 2022
• Q2 2022 business plan updates from 12 departments including Paramedic Services, Long Term Care, and Transportation

The Executive Committee approved a motion to introduce a by-law at the August 11, 2022 Council Meeting to adopt the General Duties, Roles, and Responsibilities of the Chief Administrative Officer. The committee also received the 2022 Quarter 2 Business Plan Updates for information and authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed during the meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to introduce CAO roles and responsibilities by-law (carried)
• Received 2022 Quarter 2 Business Plan Updates for information
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting (carried)

Paramedic Services

The Paramedic Services Committee is meeting to receive a Community Paramedicine Update from Superintendent Brad Jackson and to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other substantive items listed.

• Community Paramedicine Update by Brad Jackson, Community Paramedicine Superintendent
• Authorization for staff to give effect to committee resolutions

The Paramedic Services Committee received a presentation on Community Paramedicine from Superintendent Brad Jackson. No substantive decisions were made; the only action was a procedural motion to authorize staff to implement future resolutions. The meeting adjourned after 14 minutes.

• Authorized staff to give effect to committee resolutions (carried unanimously)

Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management

The Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management is meeting to receive a July 2022 update report on long-term care and to move into a closed session to discuss a compliance order under the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021, as well as to approve closed minutes from July 2, 2020. The committee will also authorize staff to act on any resolutions passed during the meeting.

• Long Term Care update report – July 2022
• Closed meeting to discuss Compliance Order under the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021
• Approval of Closed Minutes - July 2, 2020
• Next meeting scheduled for September 1, 2022

The committee received a July 2022 long-term care update and moved into closed session to discuss a compliance order under the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021. After the closed session, the chair reported that staff and the solicitor were given direction on the compliance order, and the closed minutes from July 2, 2020 were approved. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received July 2022 long-term care update report (information only)
• Moved into closed meeting to discuss compliance order under Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 (carried)
• Approved closed minutes of July 2, 2020 (reported from closed session)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting (carried)

Museum Committee

The Bruce County Museum Committee is meeting to receive information items including education, marketing, programming, and revenue development reports for August 2022. The committee will also consider a motion to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed during the meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed in the provided text.

• Education and Children's Programming August 2022 report
• Marketing Report - August 2022
• Programming Report - August 2022
• Revenue Development Report August
• Motion to authorize staff to give effect to committee resolutions

The Museum Committee met on August 4, 2022, and received four information reports (Education and Outreach, Marketing, Programming, Revenue Development). The only formal decision was to authorize staff to implement all resolutions passed during the meeting, which was carried. No substantive policy or funding decisions were made.

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

Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee is meeting to discuss a single action item: Long Term Care – 4 Hours of Direct Care and Allied Health Professional hours. 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 September 1, 2022.

• Discussion of Long Term Care – 4 Hours of Direct Care and Allied Health Professional hours
• Motion to authorize staff to give effect to committee resolutions

The Human Resources Committee directed the Directors of Long-Term Care and Senior Services and Human Resources to implement recommendations from an August 4, 2022 report regarding changes to the Long-Term Care and Senior Services Department. The motion was carried unanimously. The committee also authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed during the meeting.

• Directed implementation of long-term care staffing recommendations (carried)
• Authorized staff to enact all committee resolutions (carried)

Bruce County Housing Corporation

The Bruce County Housing Corporation is meeting to review its 2022 Q2 arrears report and approve the minutes from its May 5, 2022 meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or proposals listed beyond routine authorization of staff actions.

• Review of 2022 Q2 Arrears Report
• Approval of May 5, 2022 meeting minutes
• Authorization of staff to implement resolutions passed at this meeting

The Bruce County Housing Corporation met on August 4, 2022, and adopted the minutes from its May 5, 2022 meeting. The 2022 Q2 Arrears Report was received for information only. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Adopted minutes of May 5, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the August 4, 2022 meeting (carried)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to receive an introduction to the Bruce County Strategic Plan, presented by Strategy Corp. The agenda also includes routine procedural items such as roll call, declarations of interest, and authorization to implement any resolutions passed. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Bruce County Strategic Plan – Council Introduction (with attachments from Strategy Corp.)
• Authorization for staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting

The Executive Committee met and received an information item introducing the Bruce County Strategic Plan process from Strategy Corp. No substantive decisions were made; the only action was a routine procedural motion to authorize staff to implement resolutions passed during the meeting.

• Received strategic plan introduction (information only)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed (carried)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will consider action items including Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative project funding agreements and the Municipal Housing Allowance Program. They will also receive information updates on the community registry waitlist, licensed child care, and income support services for Q2 2022.

• Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative funding agreements for Russel Meadows Non-Profit Accommodations and Formosa Seniors Non-Profit Housing Corporation
• Municipal Housing Allowance Program and guidelines
• Q2-2022 Bruce County Community Registry Waitlist Update
• Q2-2022 Licensed Child Care and Early Years Report
• Q2-2022 Income and Support Services Update

The Human Services Committee approved two project funding agreements for housing repairs under the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative, one with Russell Meadows Non-Profit Accommodations and one with Formosa Non-Profit Senior's Accommodation. It also approved the Municipal Housing Allowance Program guidelines. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved funding agreement with Russell Meadows Non-Profit Accommodations for housing repairs (carried)
• Approved funding agreement with Formosa Non-Profit Senior's Accommodation for housing repairs (carried)
• Approved Municipal Housing Allowance Program guidelines (carried)

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council is meeting to consider a notice of motion by Councillor Chris Peabody urging the federal government to pause its 30% fertilizer emission reduction target. The council will also hear delegations from the Saugeen Valley Children's Safety Village and about 2023 Tankard sponsorship, and consider several by-laws including an Official Plan amendment.

• Notice of motion to pause federal 30% fertilizer emission reduction target
• Delegation from Saugeen Valley Children's Safety Village
• Delegation on 2023 Tankard sponsorship
• By-law 2022-073 to adopt Amendment C-2021-008 to the County Official Plan
• By-law 2022-074 to authorize MOU with Municipal Innovation Council

Bruce County Council passed a motion requesting the federal government pause its 30% fertilizer emission reduction target and work with farmers on solutions. The council also approved four by-laws, including an Official Plan amendment, and referred two funding requests to 2023 budget deliberations.

• Approved motion requesting federal pause on 30% fertilizer emission reduction target (carried)
• Approved By-law 2022-072 appointing a Clerk
• Approved By-law 2022-073 adopting Official Plan Amendment C-2021-008 (Councillor Twolan abstained)
• Approved By-law 2022-074 authorizing MOU with Municipal Innovation Council
• Approved By-law 2022-075 confirming proceedings
• Referred Saugeen Valley Children's Safety Village funding request to 2023 budget
• Referred 2023 Tankard Platinum sponsorship ($10,000) to Corporate Services Committee

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to decide on a lease renewal for 203 Cayley Street in Walkerton and to consider updates to scholarship and awards by-laws. They will also receive information on purchasing policy suspensions, awarded tenders, and 2020 energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

• 203 Cayley Street Lease Renewal (CS-2022-049)
• Update Scholarships and Awards By-laws (CS-2022-050)
• Summary of Purchasing Policy Suspension Approvals – Q2 2022 (CS-2022-046)
• Summary of Awarded Tenders – Q2 2022 (CS-2022-047)
• 2020 Annual Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions (CS-2022-048)

The Corporate Services Committee approved a 5-year lease renewal for 203 Cayley Street and referred updates to scholarship, awards and bursaries programs to the 2023 budget deliberations. No other substantive decisions were made; the remaining items were received as information or procedural.

• Approved 5-year lease renewal for 203 Cayley Street (carried)
• Referred updates to scholarship, awards and bursaries program to 2023 budget deliberations (carried)

Transportation and Environmental Services Committee

The Transportation & Environmental Services Committee is meeting to act on an amendment to a Carbon Credit Agreement, receive a Q2 Capital Projects Update, and review a Road Safety Awareness Campaign. The agenda includes action and information items, with staff authorized to implement any resolutions passed. No dollar amounts or specific project details are provided in the agenda text.

• Amendment to Carbon Credit Agreement
• Q2 Capital Projects Update
• Road Safety Awareness Campaign

The Transportation and Environmental Services Committee deferred a decision on amending the carbon credit agreement with Anew (formerly Bluesource), which would have removed the County's option to terminate the agreement if it chose a voluntary market. The matter was referred to staff to bring back a report at a future meeting, possibly in closed session. No other substantive decisions were made; the committee received two information reports and authorized staff to implement all resolutions.

• Deferred decision on amending carbon credit agreement with Anew (moved by Charbonneau, seconded by Hammell)
• Received Q2 Capital Projects Update for information
• Received Road Safety Awareness Campaign report for information
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to consider continuing the Municipal Innovation Council, with supporting documents including an impact report and a 2023-2025 memorandum of understanding. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering call to order, roll call, declarations, and routine authorization of actions. No other substantive items are listed.

• Municipal Innovation Council Continuation
• Municipal Innovation Council Impact Report – Stronger Together
• MIC Memorandum of Understanding 2023-2025

The Executive Committee approved an updated Memorandum of Understanding to extend the Municipal Innovation Council until December 31, 2025, and directed staff to include $50,000 annual funding in the draft 2023 budget, totaling $150,000 over the extension. The motion was carried. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved updated MOU extending Municipal Innovation Council to Dec 31, 2025 (carried)
• Directed staff to include $50,000 annual MIC funding in draft 2023 budget (carried)

Human Resources Committee

The Bruce County Human Resources Committee is meeting to review and potentially approve job descriptions for a Human Services Financial Supervisor and several Employment Services Division roles. The agenda includes action items on these job descriptions and a standard motion to implement any resolutions passed. No public hearings or financial decisions are listed.

• Review of Human Services Financial Supervisor job description
• Review of Employment Services Program Assistant job description
• Review of Quality Assurance Specialist job description
• Review of Service Provider Liaison job description
• Motion to authorize staff to implement committee resolutions

The Human Resources Committee approved adding a Human Services Financial Supervisor position to the Business & Human Services Integration Division, effective July 14, 2022, and approved the job description. It also approved job descriptions for three Employment Services roles. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved adding Human Services Financial Supervisor position to Business & Human Services Integration Division (carried)
• Approved Human Services Financial Supervisor job description (carried)
• Approved Employment Services Program Assistant, Quality Assurance Specialist, and Provider Liaison job descriptions (carried)
• Authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed at the meeting (carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Bruce County Planning and Development Committee is meeting to hold a public meeting on Official Plan Amendment C-2021-008 (Teeswater Concrete) and to consider a major revision to a draft plan of subdivision in Bluewater. They will also receive an update on the Official Plan Growth Management Amendment. The meeting includes procedural items like roll call and declarations of interest.

• Public meeting for Bruce County Official Plan Amendment C-2021-008 (Teeswater Concrete)
• Major revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision 41T-2016-02.46 (Bluewater)
• Update on Bruce County Official Plan Growth Management Amendment
• Action to authorize staff to give effect to committee resolutions

The committee approved Bruce County Official Plan Amendment C-2021-008 (Teeswater Concrete) and forwarded the by-law to County Council for adoption. It also approved a major revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision 41T-2016-02.46 (Bluewater) after a motion to remove Condition #23 was defeated. The meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment C-2021-008 (Teeswater Concrete) and forwarded by-law to County Council
• Approved Major Revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision 41T-2016-02.46 (Bluewater) with modified conditions
• Defeated motion to remove Condition #23 from Draft Plan of Subdivision 41T-2016-02.46

Human Resources Committee

The Workplace Engagement Services Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed name change for the Workplace Engagement Services Department. The agenda includes only this action item, along with routine procedural matters such as roll call, declarations of interest, and approval of recommendations. No other substantive business is listed.

• Workplace Engagement Services Department Name Change (attached PDF)

The committee directed the Director of Workplace Engagement Services to change the department name to Human Resources and communicate the change and related job title updates to the organization. The motion was carried. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Directed department name change to Human Resources (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting (carried)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee is meeting to receive information items, including the Housing & Homelessness Plan Progress Report for 2021 and the 2021 Progress Report AODA. The committee will also consider a motion to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed during this meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for August 4, 2022.

• Housing & Homelessness Plan Progress Report - 2021
• 2021 Progress Report AODA
• Motion to authorize staff to give effect to committee resolutions

The Human Services Committee received the Housing & Homelessness Plan Progress Report for 2021 as an information item. No substantive decisions were made; the only action was a procedural motion to authorize staff to implement resolutions passed during the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 10:41 a.m.

• Received Housing & Homelessness Plan Progress Report - 2021 (information only)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed during the meeting (carried)

Museum Committee

The Bruce County Museum Committee is meeting to review monthly reports from archives, collections, education and outreach, marketing, programming, and revenue development. 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 August 4, 2022.

• Archives Report – July 2022
• Collections Report – July 2022
• Education & Outreach Report – July 2022
• Marketing Report – July 2022
• Revenue Development Report – July 2022

The Museum Committee met on July 7, 2022, and received six information reports (Archives, Collections, Education & Outreach, Marketing, Programming, Revenue Development). The committee passed a motion authorizing staff to implement all resolutions from the meeting. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Received six information reports (Archives, Collections, Education & Outreach, Marketing, Programming, Revenue Development)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed during the meeting (carried)

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council is meeting to handle routine business: confirming minutes, receiving communications, and considering 11 by-laws. Notable items include adopting an Official Plan amendment, authorizing agreements for employment services and community housing, and approving a land sale amendment with Character Dairy Genetics Limited. The agenda is largely procedural with no public delegations or staff reports listed.

• By-law 2022-068: adopt Amendment C-2022-006 to the County of Bruce Official Plan
• By-law 2022-069: amend Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Character Dairy Genetics Limited for Part of Lot 21 Concession 9 Carrick, South Bruce
• By-law 2022-061: authorize Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for Integrated Employment Services
• By-law 2022-062: authorize amending agreement for Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative (COCHI)
• By-law 2022-066: regulate lands known as 'Bruce County Rail Trail' and 'County Forests'

Bruce County Council approved 11 by-laws covering transfer payment agreements, a detour route, stop signs, rail trail and forest regulations, speed limits, an Official Plan amendment, a property purchase amendment, and a law enforcement appointment. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved By-law 2022-061 authorizing Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for Integrated Employment Services
• Approved By-law 2022-062 authorizing amending agreement for Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative
• Approved By-law 2022-063 authorizing Detour Route Agreement with Municipality of Arran-Elderslie
• Approved By-law 2022-064 authorizing agreement with James Special Services Inc.
• Approved By-law 2022-065 providing for installation of stop signs at intersections
• Approved By-law 2022-066 regulating Bruce County Rail Trail and County Forests
• Approved By-law 2022-068 adopting Official Plan Amendment C-2022-006
• Approved By-law 2022-070 appointing Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for Forest Recreation By-Law

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to discuss several action items, including proposed changes to the Delegation of Powers and Duties Policy, a response to an Ontario Ombudsman report on a closed meeting, and the timing of adopting County Official Plan amendments. They will also receive an information item about a Grey Bruce Board of Health member term. The meeting includes standard procedural items like roll call and adoption of recommendations.

• Delegation of Powers and Duties Policy changes (draft attached)
• Response to Ontario Ombudsman Closed Meeting Investigation Report (May 2022)
• Timing of adoption of County Official Plan amendments
• Grey Bruce Board of Health member term (information item)

The Executive Committee approved amendments to the Delegation of Powers and Duties Policy, adding delegations for employment services and child care. It also accepted the Ombudsman's Closed Meeting Report findings, making certain closed minutes public with redactions, and decided that Official Plan Amendment by-laws be passed on the same day as public meetings.

• Approved Delegation of Powers and Duties Policy amendments adding 10 delegations for employment services and child care (carried)
• Accepted Ombudsman's Closed Meeting Report findings and made Sept 2017 and Sept 2018 closed minutes public with no redactions (carried)
• Made Jan 2019 closed minutes public with redactions for personal matters (carried)
• Kept Aug 2018 closed minutes, report, and attachments not public (carried)
• Directed that Official Plan Amendment by-laws be passed on same day as public meeting (carried)
• Directed staff to report on pros/cons of converting to Committee of the Whole system (carried)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to consider two action items: returning insurance reserve funds to the tax stabilization reserve and a regional electric vehicle charging strategy. The committee will also receive the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation 2021 annual report as an information item. The meeting is scheduled for July 7, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. in Wiarton, Ontario.

• CS-2022-045: Insurance Reserve Funds Returned to Tax Stabilization Reserve
• CS-2022-044: Regional Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy
• Regional EV Network Strategy Summary Report 2022 - AODA
• CS-2022-043: Municipal Property Assessment Corporation 2021 Annual Report

The committee approved returning $1,000,000 from the Insurance Reserve to the Tax Stabilization Reserve, and continued participation in the Regional Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy partnership. A report from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation was received for information. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved returning $1,000,000 from Insurance Reserve to Tax Stabilization Reserve (carried)
• Approved continuing involvement in Regional Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy Partnership (carried)
• Authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed at the meeting (carried)

Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management

The Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management is meeting to receive an information item on 4 hours of direct care and allied health professional hours, and to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed at this meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no decisions listed beyond the standard authorization.

• Information item: 4 Hours of Direct Care and Allied Health Professional hours
• Authorization for staff to give effect to resolutions passed at the July 7, 2022 meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for August 4, 2022

The Long Term Care Homes Committee of Management received an information report on 4 hours of direct care and allied health professional hours. The committee also authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed during the meeting. No substantive decisions were made beyond these procedural actions.

• Received information report on 4 hours of direct care and allied health professional hours
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the July 7, 2022 meeting (carried)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting electronically to handle routine procedural items, including a closed session to discuss litigation and solicitor-client privileged matters, specifically an update on the Bruce A. Krug Estate and approval of prior closed meeting minutes. The committee will also authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed during the meeting.

• Closed meeting under Municipal Act sections 239(2)(e) and (f) for litigation and solicitor-client privilege
• Discussion item: Bruce A. Krug Estate Update - June 2022
• Approval of Closed Meeting Minutes - May 19, 2022
• Authorization for staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the June 23, 2022 meeting

The Executive Committee met remotely and moved into a closed session to discuss litigation and solicitor-client privileged matters, including an update on the Bruce A. Krug Estate and approval of prior closed minutes. After returning to open session, the Chair reported that the Solicitor was given direction and the May 19, 2022 closed minutes were approved. The committee also authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed during the meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Moved into closed session under Municipal Act sections 239(2)(e) and (f) (carried)
• Approved closed meeting minutes of May 19, 2022 (reported from closed session)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed on June 23, 2022 (carried)

Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management

The Long Term Care Homes Committee of Management is meeting to receive a May 2022 update report on long-term care and to review the Fixing Long Term Care Act, 2021. The committee will also authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed at this meeting. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda beyond routine procedural items.

• Long Term Care Update Report – May 2022
• Fixing Long Term Care Act, 2021 review
• Authorization for staff to act on resolutions passed at June 16, 2022 meeting

The Long Term Care Homes Committee of Management held a brief meeting, receiving two information reports and passing a single motion to authorize staff to implement all resolutions from the meeting. No substantive decisions were made beyond this procedural authorization.

• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed during the June 16, 2022 meeting (carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to hold a public meeting on Bruce County Official Plan Amendment C-2022-006, a housekeeping amendment, and to review the Official Plan Review Schedule. The committee will also act on recommendations from the meeting.

• Public meeting for Bruce County Official Plan Amendment C-2022-006
• Review of Bruce County Official Plan Review Schedule
• Authorization to give effect to committee resolutions

The Planning and Development Committee approved County Official Plan Amendment C-2022-006, including an amendment to add the wording 'or by the County' in Section 6.22.5, and directed that the appropriate by-law be forwarded to County Council for adoption. The committee also directed staff to advance a revised work plan for a 2-stage adoption of the new County Official Plan as outlined in Option 3. No members of the public spoke at the public meeting for the amendment.

• Approved County Official Plan Amendment C-2022-006 with added wording 'or by the County' in Section 6.22.5 (carried)
• Directed that the appropriate by-law for Amendment C-2022-006 be forwarded to County Council for adoption (carried)
• Directed staff to advance a revised work plan for 2-stage adoption of the new County Official Plan as outlined in Option 3 (carried)

Transportation and Environmental Services Committee

The Transportation and Environmental Services Committee will consider several by-laws and agreements, including regulating Bruce County Rail Trails and County Forests, a recreational by-law enforcement pilot project, a Teeswater River Bridge detour route agreement, a stop sign by-law update, and a 2022 speed transition zone project. The meeting is primarily for discussion and action on these items.

• By-law to regulate lands known as The Bruce County Rail Trails and County Forests
• Recreational By-law Enforcement Pilot Project with James Special Services and South Bruce Peninsula ATV club
• Teeswater River Bridge Detour Route Agreement with Arran-Elderslie
• Stop Sign By-law update including Paisley stop signs
• 2022 Speed Transition Zone Project

The committee passed five by-laws, including one to regulate Bruce County Rail Trails and County Forests, repealing By-law 2017-025. It also authorized a $10,000 agreement with James Special Services for recreational by-law enforcement, and approved agreements for the Teeswater River Bridge detour route, including new stop signs and updated speed limits. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved by-law to regulate Bruce County Rail Trails and County Forests, repealing By-law 2017-025
• Authorized $10,000 agreement with James Special Services for recreational by-law enforcement
• Approved Teeswater River Bridge detour route agreement with Arran-Elderslie
• Approved stop sign by-law for detour route, repealing By-law 2021-069
• Approved updated speed limit by-law for county roads and construction zones, repealing By-law 2022-021

Bruce County Public Library Board

The Bruce County Public Library Board is meeting to approve minutes, review the 2021 audited financial statements, and receive reports from the director, programming, usage, and the Walkerton branch. The board will also review several governance and operational policies, including a right-to-disconnect policy and alternate work location policy.

• 2021 Library Board Audited Financial Statements
• Director's Report including B10 Right to Disconnect From Work and E23 Alternate Work Location policies
• Peer comparison report of Bruce County Public Library and its peers
• Walkerton Branch update
• Policy review of Board Advocacy, Planning, and Personnel policies

The Bruce County Public Library Board met on June 15, 2022, and approved three policies: the Governance - Board Advocacy policy (as amended), the Governance - Planning policy, and the Operational - Personnel policy. All other items were received for information only, including the 2021 audited financial statements, the Director's Report, and various updates. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Governance - Board Advocacy policy as amended
• Approved Governance - Planning policy
• Approved Operational - Personnel policy

Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management

The Long Term Care Homes Committee of Management is meeting to review a visiting policy for long-term care homes. The agenda includes an information item on the visiting policy with two attached documents, and a motion to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed at the meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for July 7, 2022.

• Review of Long Term Care Visiting Policy with two attached documents
• Motion to authorize staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the June 2, 2022 meeting

The Long Term Care Homes Committee of Management met on June 2, 2022, and received a report on the Long Term Care Visiting Policy 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 Long Term Care Visiting Policy report for information
• Authorized staff to give effect to committee resolutions (carried)

Museum Committee

The Bruce County Museum Committee is meeting to review a 2022 budget amendment and a request to deaccession items from the collections. The committee will also receive reports on the art collection, collections, revenue development, programming, education and outreach, and marketing. The meeting is scheduled for June 2, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers, County Administration Centre, Walkerton.

• Budget Amendment 2022
• Request for Collections Deaccession – June 2022
• County Art Collection Report 2022
• Collections Report – June 2022
• Revenue Development Report – June 2022

The committee approved a budget amendment redirecting $100,000 from the Community Wing reserve to partially cover a legal expenditure, with the remaining $40,000 flowed through the projected surplus. It also approved the June 2022 collections deaccession list and authorized staff to implement all resolutions.

• Approved budget amendment redirecting $100,000 from Community Wing reserve to legal costs
• Approved flowing $40,000 unbudgeted legal expense through projected surplus
• Approved June 2022 collections deaccession list
• Authorized staff to implement all committee resolutions

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council approved 22 by-laws, including designating garlic mustard and Japanese knotweed as local weeds, appointing a Chief Administrative Officer, and authorizing a Next Generation 9-1-1 service agreement with Bell Canada. The council also approved multiple agreements of purchase and sale for properties in South Bruce and Carrick, and adopted a by-law governing council proceedings. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved by-law designating garlic mustard as a local weed
• Approved by-law designating Japanese knotweed as a local weed
• Approved by-law appointing a Chief Administrative Officer
• Approved Next Generation 9-1-1 service agreement with Bell Canada
• Approved by-law governing council and committee proceedings
• Approved 16 agreements of purchase and sale for properties in South Bruce and Carrick
• Approved by-law to confirm proceedings of the meeting

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee is meeting to consider action on Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care System Funding, including a revised child care operator agreement and funding schedule. They will also receive information items on the 2021 Child Care and Early Years Waypoint Report, a Human Services KPI dashboard, and an Employment Services Transfer Payment Agreement. The committee will act on recommendations from the meeting.

• Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care System Funding - revised operator agreement and Schedule J
• 2021 Child Care and Early Years Waypoint Report
• Human Services Power BI KPI Dashboard
• Employment Services Transfer Payment Agreement and Delegated Authorities

The Human Services Committee approved a budget amendment to accept $3,212,097 in Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) funding for 2022, with expenditures to follow provincial guidelines. Staff were delegated authority to manage service agreements and monitor provider performance. The committee also received several information reports and authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed.

• Approved $3,212,097 CWELCC funding budget amendment (carried)
• Delegated authority to Director of Human Services for child care service agreements
• Delegated authority to monitor provider performance and adjust funding
• Received 2021 Child Care and Early Years Waypoint Report
• Received Human Services Power BI KPI Dashboard
• Received Employment Services Transfer Payment Agreement report
• Authorized staff to implement all committee resolutions (carried)

Human Resources Committee

The Workplace Engagement Services Committee is meeting to consider a Right to Disconnect Policy, with attached documents for review. The agenda includes routine items like call to order, roll call, and declarations of interest, plus a motion to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed. The next meeting is scheduled for July 7, 2022.

• Right to Disconnect Policy discussion
• Motion to authorize staff to act on committee resolutions
• Next meeting set for July 7, 2022

The committee approved the Right to Disconnect Policy, effective June 2, 2022, and authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed during the meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Right to Disconnect Policy, effective June 2, 2022 (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all committee resolutions (carried)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee is reviewing action items regarding community and priority housing initiatives. The committee will also receive an information item concerning municipal rent supplements and housing allowances.

• Canada Ontario Community Housing Initiative & Ontario Priority Housing Initiative amending agreement
• Municipal Rent Supplement and Housing Allowance Analysis

The Human Services Committee approved the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative (COCHI) and Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI) Investment Plan for submission, authorized the Warden and Clerk to execute the amending agreement with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and amended the 2022 budget to reflect new revenues and expenditures. A report on Municipal Rent Supplement and Housing Allowance Analysis was received for information. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved COCHI & OPHI Investment Plan for submission (carried)
• Authorized Warden & Clerk to execute COCHI-OPHI Amending Agreement (carried)
• Amended 2022 budget for new program revenue and expenditure (carried)
• Received Municipal Rent Supplement and Housing Allowance Analysis report for information

Transportation and Environmental Services Committee

The committee is reviewing action items regarding a tandem axle truck surcharge. It is also receiving information about a request from Brucelea Haven regarding Saugeen Mobility Regional Transit and an update on Q1 capital projects.

• Tandem Axle Truck Surcharge
• Request from the Family and Residents Councils at Brucelea Haven regarding Saugeen Mobility Regional Transit
• Q1 Capital Projects Update

The Transportation and Environmental Services Committee approved using up to $15,000 from the Machinery and Equipment reserve to cover manufacturer surcharges for a tandem axle truck awarded in December 2021. The motion was carried. Two reports were received for information, and the committee authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed during the meeting.

• Approved up to $15,000 from Machinery and Equipment reserve for tandem axle truck manufacturer surcharges (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all committee resolutions from May 19, 2022 meeting (carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is reviewing action items including the Small Business Enterprise Centre Program for 2022-2024. The meeting includes a directive for staff to implement resolutions passed during the session.

• Small Business Enterprise Centre Program 2022-2024

The Planning and Development Committee authorized the Director of Planning & Development to sign agreements with the Province of Ontario for the Small Business Enterprise Centre Program 2022-2024. The motion was carried. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was brief and procedural.

• Authorized Director of Planning & Development to sign Small Business Enterprise Centre Program 2022-2024 agreements (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the May 19, 2022 meeting (carried)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee approved amendments to the Procedure By-law, adding definitions and rules for electronic participation, including voting procedures and connection-loss protocols. The committee also received the 2022 Q1 Business Plan Updates for information and moved into closed session to discuss litigation and solicitor-client privileged matters, providing direction on the Bruce A. Krug Estate legal proceeding and approving closed minutes.

• Approved Procedure By-law changes (carried)
• Repealed By-law 2021-039 (carried)
• Moved into closed meeting for litigation and solicitor-client privilege (carried)
• Provided direction on Bruce A. Krug Estate legal proceeding (carried)
• Approved closed minutes of April 21, 2022 (carried)
• Authorized staff to implement all resolutions (carried)

Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management

The Long Term Care Homes Committee of Management is meeting to receive an information item, the Long Term Care Update Report for April 2022, and to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed at this meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with the substantive content contained in the attached update report.

• Long Term Care Update Report – April 2022 (information item)
• Authorization for staff to give effect to committee resolutions
• Next meeting scheduled for June 2, 2022

The Long Term Care Homes Committee of Management received the April 2022 Long Term Care Update Report for information. The committee also passed a motion authorizing staff to implement all resolutions from the meeting. No substantive decisions were made beyond these procedural actions.

• Received Long Term Care Update Report – April 2022 (information only)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the May 19, 2022 meeting (carried)

Human Resources Committee

The Workplace Engagement Services Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items and to move into a closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss an organizational review (verbal update from the CAO) related to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public decisions or discussions listed.

• Closed meeting under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act to discuss organizational review (verbal update - CAO)
• Authorization for staff to give effect to all resolutions passed during the meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for June 2, 2022

The Workplace Engagement Services Committee held a brief public meeting, then moved into a closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, specifically an organizational review. The CAO provided an update during the closed session. No substantive decisions were made in the open meeting; the only action was authorizing staff to implement resolutions passed during the meeting.

• Moved into closed session to discuss organizational review (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed during the meeting (carried)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is reviewing the 2023 Annual Business Plan and Budget Timetable. The meeting also includes a review of the 2022 Bruce County Asset Management Plan and the first quarter 2022 financial statements.

• 2023 Annual Business Plan and Budget Timetable
• 2022 Bruce County Asset Management Plan
• First Quarter 2022 Financial Statement Review

The Corporate Services Committee approved the 2023 Budget and Annual Business Plan Timetable, reserving December 8th and 15th for budget presentations. It also approved the 2022 Bruce County Asset Management Plan, with financial implications to be considered in the 2023 budget process. The committee received the First Quarter 2022 Financial Statement Review for information only.

• Approved 2023 Budget and Annual Business Plan Timetable (carried)
• Approved 2022 Bruce County Asset Management Plan (carried)
• Authorized staff to implement all resolutions from the meeting (carried)

Bruce County Public Library Board

The Board is reviewing updates to the Bylaw regarding Board Composition and the Operational Social Media policy. The meeting also includes reports on library usage, programming, and the 2021 Annual Report.

• Review of Bylaw – Composition of the Board - 2022
• Review of Operational – Social Media - 2022 policy
• Presentation of the 2021 Annual Report
• Discussion of proposed updated 2022 Board Meeting Schedule

The Bruce County Public Library Board approved two updated policies: the Operational Social Media Policy and the By-law Composition of the Board Policy. The board also approved the updated 2022 meeting schedule and received several reports for information, including the Director's Report and Usage Report. No substantive decisions beyond these approvals were made.

• Approved Operational Social Media Policy - 2022
• Approved By-law Composition of the Board Policy - 2022
• Approved updated 2022 Board Meeting Schedule
• Received Director's Report for information
• Received Usage Report for information
• Received Highest Circulation Times at Branches Report for information
• Received Programming Report for information

Paramedic Services

The Paramedic Services Committee is reviewing an action item regarding a non-binding letter of intent. This item concerns the property located at 672 Main Street in South Bruce Peninsula.

• Non-Binding Letter of Intent with South Bruce Peninsula, 672 Main St

The committee approved entering further negotiations with the Town of South Bruce Peninsula regarding a non-binding letter of intent for a possible lease agreement at 672 Main St. Staff will report back once final numbers are received, and the Director of Paramedic Services can negotiate final details. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved further negotiations with South Bruce Peninsula on non-binding letter of intent (carried)
• Directed staff to report back after receiving final lease numbers from South Bruce Peninsula
• Authorized Director of Paramedic Services to negotiate final details
• Approved giving effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting (carried)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to receive an information item from the Bruce County Reopen and Rediscover Team (BCRRT) and to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Information item: Bruce County Reopen and Rediscover Team (BCRRT) report
• Authorization for staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at this meeting

The Executive Committee met on May 5, 2022, and handled only procedural matters. No substantive decisions were made; the sole action was authorizing staff to implement resolutions passed during the meeting, which were not detailed. The meeting adjourned after two minutes.

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

Human Resources Committee

The Bruce County Workplace Engagement Services Committee is meeting to discuss the transfer of employment services, including a proposed division structure and manager job description. The committee will also move into a closed meeting to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual and labour relations, specifically a job description for a Museum Services Supervisor. The agenda includes action items and a recommendation to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed.

• Employment Services Transfer – Division Structure and Manager Job Description
• Org Chart - Planning Development
• CM Regional Employment Services Manager JD
• Closed meeting under Municipal Act sections 239(2)(b) and (d) to discuss Job Description Services Supervisor Museum

The Workplace Engagement Services Committee approved the recommended organizational structure for the Employment Services Division and the Regional Manager job description. It also approved a revised job description for the Services Supervisor in Museum and Cultural Services after a closed session. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved Employment Services Division organizational structure (carried)
• Approved Regional Manager, Employment Services job description (carried)
• Approved revised Services Supervisor job description for Museum and Cultural Services (carried)

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council is meeting to consider a series of by-laws covering fees and charges, an official plan amendment, cost-sharing and transfer payment agreements, and capital financing. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes, communications, and committee reports. No delegations or staff reports are listed.

• By-law 2022-029: establish fees and charges for the County of Bruce
• By-law 2022-034: adopt Amendment C-2022-002 to the County of Bruce Official Plan
• By-law 2022-036: cost-sharing agreement with Municipality of Kincardine for Storm Sewer Bruce Road 15 Inverhuron Project
• By-law 2022-037: authorize capital works and borrowing from OILC
• By-law 2022-031: Multi-Program Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for Homelessness Prevention Program

Bruce County Council approved 10 by-laws covering fees and charges, delegation of authority to the CAO, agreements for homelessness prevention and conservation, appointment of a weed inspector, an official plan amendment, and capital works financing. The meeting was largely procedural with no staff reports or delegations.

• Approved By-law 2022-029 establishing fees and charges
• Approved By-law 2022-030 delegating limited authority to CAO under Municipal Act
• Approved By-law 2022-031 authorizing Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for Homelessness Prevention Program
• Approved By-law 2022-032 authorizing Municipal Access Agreement with Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority
• Approved By-law 2022-033 appointing Forestry Technician as Area Weed Inspector
• Approved By-law 2022-034 adopting Official Plan Amendment C-2022-002
• Approved By-law 2022-037 authorizing capital works and borrowing from OILC
• Approved minutes of April 7 and April 21 committee meetings

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to act on several financial and administrative items, including an insurance reserve transfer, a Bell Canada Next Generation 9-1-1 authority agreement, and the 2021 audited consolidated financial statements. It will also receive information on Q1 2022 tenders, purchasing policy suspensions, reserve analyses, and Provincial Offences Act payment changes. The meeting is a regular business session with action items and information items, not a public hearing.

• Insurance Reserve Transfer (CS-2022-034)
• Bell Canada Next Generation 9-1-1 Authority Agreement (CS-2022-033)
• 2021 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements (CS-2022-035)
• Summary of Awarded Tenders – Q1 2022 (CS-2022-031)
• Provincial Offences Act Payment Changes (CS-2022-039)

The Corporate Services Committee approved a $1,000,000 transfer from the Tax Stabilization Reserve to the Insurance Reserve to increase cyber security insurance from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000. It also authorized a 10-year agreement with Bell Canada for Next Generation 9-1-1 services and approved the 2021 audited consolidated financial statements. Several reports were received for information, and staff were directed to respond to the County of Grey regarding POA fine payments.

• Approved $1,000,000 transfer from Tax Stabilization Reserve to Insurance Reserve for cyber insurance increase (carried)
• Authorized 10-year agreement with Bell Canada for Next Generation 9-1-1 (carried)
• Approved 2021 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as presented by BDO (carried)
• Directed staff to respond to County of Grey about continuing POA fine payments for another year

Bruce County Housing Corporation

The Bruce County Housing Corporation will review action items and information reports. The agenda includes a discussion regarding 1065 Huron Terrace in Kincardine and the 2022 Q1 Arrears Report.

• Action item: 1065 Huron Terrace, Kincardine
• Information item: 2022 Q1 Arrears Report

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee is meeting to receive information items, including Q1 2022 updates on income and support services, the community housing registry waitlist, licensed child care and early years, and early childhood educator bursaries. They will also discuss the launch of an Affordable Housing 101 Toolkit. The committee will act on recommendations to give effect to any resolutions passed during the meeting.

• Q1 2022 Income and Support Services Update
• 2022 Q1 Bruce County Community Housing Registry Waitlist Update
• Bruce County Early Childhood Educator Bursaries
• Q1 2022 Licensed Child Care and Early Years Report
• Affordable Housing 101 Toolkit Launch

The Human Services Committee meeting on May 5, 2022, was largely procedural. Members received several information reports (Q1 income and support services, housing registry waitlist, child care and early years, ECE bursaries, and an affordable housing toolkit) but took no substantive actions on them. The only formal motion was to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed during the meeting, which was carried. No decisions were made on the reports' contents.

• Received Q1 2022 Income and Support Services Update (information only)
• Received 2022 Q1 Bruce County Community Housing Registry Waitlist Update (information only)
• Received Bruce County Early Childhood Educator Bursaries report (information only)
• Received Q1 2022 Licensed Child Care and Early Years Report (information only)
• Received Affordable Housing 101 Toolkit Launch report (information only)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed during the meeting (carried)

Museum Committee

The Bruce County Museum Committee is meeting to receive four staff reports (Education & Outreach, Marketing, Revenue Development, and Programming) for May 2022. The committee will also consider a motion to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed during the meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed beyond the reports and the authorization motion.

• Education & Outreach Report – May 2022
• Marketing Report – May 2022
• Revenue Development Report – May 2022
• Programming Report – May 2022
• Motion to authorize staff to give effect to committee resolutions

The Museum Committee met on May 5, 2022, and received four information reports (Education & Outreach, Marketing, Revenue Development, and Programming) for information only. 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 Education & Outreach Report – May 2022 (information)
• Received Marketing Report – May 2022 (information)
• Received Revenue Development Report (information)
• Received Programming Report – May 2022 (information)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed (carried)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee is meeting to handle routine corporate actions for the Bruce County Housing Corporation (BCHC), including appointing accountants and a corporate solicitor, electing directors, approving unaudited financial statements, and setting the 2023 shareholders meeting. The committee will also consider a Social Service Relief Fund Phase 5 allocation. Most items are procedural approvals.

• Appointment of Accountant for BCHC
• Appointment of Corporate Solicitor for BCHC
• Election of Directors for Bruce County Housing Corporation
• Shareholders Approval of Unaudited Financial Statements (2021)
• Social Service Relief Fund Phase 5 allocation

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will hear a delegation from Carol De Rosie about the nursing shortage at South Bruce Grey Health Centre, including correspondence from Ontario Health West regarding emergency room closures. The committee will also consider appointing a Deputy Clerk and then move into a closed meeting to discuss a legal proceeding involving the Bruce A. Krug Estate and to approve closed minutes from February and March.

• Delegation on South Bruce Grey Health Centre nursing shortage
• Appointment of Deputy Clerk
• Closed meeting on legal proceeding re: Bruce A. Krug Estate
• Approval of closed minutes from Feb 17 and Mar 3, 2022

BCHC Annual General Meeting

The Bruce County Housing Corporation is holding its annual general meeting to handle routine corporate business: approving prior minutes, confirming directors' proceedings, appointing officers, and approving unaudited financial statements for 2021. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of unaudited financial statements ending December 31, 2021
• Appointment of officers for the corporation
• Director's confirmation of proceedings and waiver of notice
• Approval of minutes from April 1, 2021 annual meeting
• Authorization 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 voted to reaffirm Bruce County's interest in developing the Grey Bruce Ontario Health Team and continue its membership on the planning committee. The committee also authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed during the meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Reaffirmed interest in Grey Bruce Ontario Health Team and continued membership on planning committee (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the April 21, 2022 meeting (carried)

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council is meeting to consider four by-laws, including two amendments to the County of Bruce Official Plan (C-2021-025 and C-2021-005), an appointment of a Deputy Clerk, and a by-law to confirm the meeting's proceedings. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other substantive items listed.

• By-law 2022-025: appoint a Deputy Clerk for the Corporation of the County of Bruce
• By-law 2022-026: adopt Official Plan Amendment C-2021-025
• By-law 2022-027: adopt Official Plan Amendment C-2021-005
• By-law 2022-028: confirm proceedings of the April 21, 2022 Council meeting

Human Resources Committee

The Workplace Engagement Services Committee convened on April 21, 2022, primarily to enter a closed meeting to discuss the Gateway Haven Long Term Care Report and labor relations matters. The agenda included standard procedural items such as roll call, approval of previous minutes, and authorization for staff to implement resolutions. No public-facing decisions or specific dollar amounts were listed on the open agenda.

• Closed meeting to discuss Gateway Haven Long Term Care Report (April 2022)
• Closed meeting to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations
• Approval of April 7, 2022 Minutes

The Workplace Engagement Services Committee held a routine meeting, moving into closed session to discuss personal and labour relations matters. The Gateway Haven Long Term Care report for April 2022 was received for information, and the closed minutes from April 7, 2022 were approved. No substantive public decisions were made.

• Approved April 7, 2022 closed minutes
• Received Gateway Haven Long Term Care report for information
• Authorized staff to implement all resolutions from the meeting

Bruce County Housing Corporation

The Bruce County Housing Corporation is meeting to approve minutes from March 17, 2022, and to receive a final report on the Penetangore Place/Hub capital build. The board will also consider a routine motion authorizing staff to implement any resolutions passed at this meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with the capital build report being the only substantive item.

• Final report on Penetangore Place and Hub Capital Build
• Approval of March 17, 2022 meeting minutes
• Motion to authorize staff to implement meeting resolutions

Transportation and Environmental Services Committee

The Transportation and Environmental Services Committee is reviewing several action items including a traffic signal system and municipal access agreements. The agenda also includes discussions on storm sewer funding and black bear population surveys in county forests.

• Appointment of Weed Inspector
• Sauble Beach Traffic Signals Detection System
• Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Municipal Access Agreement for Bruce Road 6
• Transfer of Funds and Approval of Cost Share for Bruce Rd 15 Storm Sewer in Inverhuron
• Black Bear Population Surveys in County Forests

Bruce County Public Library Board

The Library Board is meeting to review several operational reports and policy documents. The agenda includes a discussion regarding Teeswater Branch hours and a review of board bylaws and collection development policies.

• Review of Teeswater Branch hours
• Policy review of Bylaw-Meetings of the Board 2022
• Review of Operational-Collection Development 2022 policy
• Review of Operational-Library and Elections 2022 policy
• Presentation of Q1 updates for the 2022 Business Plan and Strategic Action Plan

Planning and Development Committee

The Bruce County Planning and Development Committee is meeting electronically to act on two main items: a draft plan of subdivision by Walker Hill Development Inc. (file S-2021-003) and a proposed Official Plan Amendment C-2021-025 regarding agriculture. The committee will also review the new Bruce County Official Plan project workplan and schedule. The agenda includes action items, information items, and a motion to authorize staff to implement resolutions passed at this meeting.

• Draft Plan of Subdivision S-2021-003 (Walker Hill Development Inc.) with conditions of draft approval
• Bruce County Official Plan Amendment C-2021-025 - Agriculture recommendation report and draft by-law
• New public comment from Cuesta Planning on the agriculture amendment
• Bruce County Official Plan Project Workplan and Schedule Review
• Motion to authorize staff to give effect to committee resolutions

The Planning and Development Committee approved County Official Plan Amendment C-2021-025 (Agriculture Amendment) and Draft Plan of Subdivision S-2021-003 (Walker Hill Development Inc.), subject to conditions. Both motions were carried. The committee also received an information report on the new Bruce County Official Plan workplan and schedule from WSP Global consultants.

• Approved County Official Plan Amendment C-2021-025 (Agriculture Amendment) (carried)
• Approved Draft Plan of Subdivision S-2021-003 (Walker Hill Development Inc.) subject to conditions (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting (carried)

Museum Committee

The Bruce County Museum Committee is meeting electronically to discuss a request to transfer reserve funds for maintenance, and to review exhibit rental and deposit arrangements for 2023 and 2024, including draft contracts for teen and sports exhibits. The committee will also receive routine reports on archives, education, marketing, programming, and revenue development.

• Request for Transfer of Reserve Funds – Maintenance Report
• Exhibit Rental and Deposit 2023 and 2024
• Contract_Teens_Bruce County Final Version April 2022.pdf
• Contract_Sports_Bruce County Final Version April 2022.pdf
• Act on Recommendations: staff authorized to implement committee resolutions

Paramedic Services

The committee awarded the Port Elgin Paramedic Build Project tender to Allen Hastings Ltd. at a total cost of $7,909,000 plus HST, and approved a project budget of $9,407,627. It also authorized the Treasurer to apply for a loan of up to $10,000,000 through OILC with a 30-year amortization, with subsequent borrowing and debenture by-laws to be brought to Council. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Awarded Port Elgin Paramedic Build Project tender to Allen Hastings Ltd. at $7,909,000 + HST (carried)
• Approved Paramedic Project Budget of $9,407,627 (carried)
• Authorized Treasurer to apply for OILC loan up to $10,000,000 with 30-year amortization (carried)
• Directed staff to implement all resolutions from the April 7, 2022 meeting (carried)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee is meeting electronically to review the Homelessness Prevention Program, including a multi-program agreement, and to receive information on 2022 Strategic Community Initiative Grant recipients and the Bruce County Home Child Care Program license renewal. The committee will also move into a closed meeting to discuss Employment Services Transformation under the Municipal Act. The agenda is largely procedural, with action items limited to the homelessness program.

• Homelessness Prevention Program review and HPP Multi-Program Agreement
• 2022 Strategic Community Initiative Grant recipients list
• Bruce County Home Child Care Program 2022 license renewal
• Closed meeting on Employment Services Transformation

The committee approved a by-law authorizing a transfer payment agreement with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for the Homelessness Prevention Program, approved the investment plan for submission, and amended the 2022 budget to reflect new revenue and expenditures. The committee also moved into closed session to discuss Employment Services Transformation and later reported that staff were given direction on that matter.

• Approved by-law authorizing Transfer Payment Agreement with Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (carried)
• Approved Housing Prevention Program Investment Plan for submission (carried)
• Amended 2022 budget to reflect new program revenue and expenditure (carried)
• Moved into closed meeting to discuss Employment Services Transformation (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting (carried)

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council meets April 7, 2022, to hear delegations from the Grey Bruce Health Unit on its programs and budget, and from Welcoming Communities Grey Bruce. Council will also consider six by-laws, including one authorizing speed limits on county roads and one establishing a public highway. Several committee minutes from March are scheduled for adoption.

• Delegation: Dr. Ian Arra, Medical Officer of Health, Grey Bruce Health Unit – COVID update and budget presentation
• Delegation: Welcoming Communities Grey Bruce – overview of activities and barriers to inclusivity
• By-law 2022-020: Authorizes Amending Agreement No. 1 to a Transfer Payment Agreement for the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) Rural and Ontario Northern Stream
• By-law 2022-021: Authorizes speed limits on the Bruce County Road System and in construction zones
• By-law 2022-022: Establishes certain lands as a public highway

Bruce County Council approved five by-laws, including an amending agreement for the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, speed limits on county roads, a road assumption, a service agreement with The Meeting Place Tobermory, and a confirmation by-law. The council also approved minutes from previous meetings and recommended a letter to MP Alex Ruff regarding nuclear energy exclusion in the Green Bond Framework.

• Approved By-law 2022-020 authorizing ICIP amending agreement
• Approved By-law 2022-021 setting speed limits on county roads and construction zones
• Approved By-law 2022-022 establishing lands as public highway
• Approved By-law 2022-023 service agreement with The Meeting Place Tobermory
• Approved By-law 2022-024 confirming council proceedings
• Approved minutes of March 3 and March 17 committee meetings
• Recommended letter to MP Alex Ruff on nuclear energy exclusion in Green Bond Framework

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is reviewing the 2021 unaudited financial results and year-end analysis. The meeting also includes information regarding the 2022 annual repayment limit and the BDO audit planning report.

• Review of 2021 Financial Statements – Unaudited Results
• Information on 2022 Annual Repayment Limit
• Presentation of 2021 External Audit – BDO Audit Planning Report

The Corporate Services Committee approved the allocation of the 2021 unaudited surplus, transferring specific amounts to several reserves, including $250,000 for affordable housing. The committee also authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed during the meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $276,924 transfer to Paramedic Services Reserve
• Approved $300,000 transfer to Winter Control Reserve
• Approved $250,000 transfer to Affordable Housing Program – Creation of New Units reserve
• Approved $300,000 transfer to Working Capital Reserve
• Approved remainder of 2021 surplus to Tax Stabilization Reserve
• Authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed at the meeting

Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management

The Committee of Management is reviewing action items regarding COVID-19 immunization and visitor policies. The meeting also includes a review of 2021 declarations of compliance for Brucelea and Gateway.

• Review of COVID-19 immunization and visitor policies
• 2021 Declaration of Compliance for Brucelea and Gateway
• Letter from Brucelea Haven Family Council regarding mandate concerns
• Long Term Care Update Report – March 2022

The Long Term Care Homes Committee of Management approved amendments to the COVID-19 Immunization Policy and directed staff to return to committee if provincial directives, community trends, or public health guidelines change. The committee also authorized the Director of Long-Term Care and Senior Services to sign and submit the 2021 Declaration of Compliance for Brucelea Haven and Gateway Haven to the Southwest Local Health Integration Network. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved amendments to COVID-19 Immunization Policy (carried)
• Directed staff to report back on policy changes if provincial directives or guidelines change (carried)
• Authorized signing and submission of 2021 Declaration of Compliance for Brucelea and Gateway Haven (carried)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is reviewing action items including updates to the Fees and Charges By-law. The meeting also includes a review of the 2021 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Annual Status Report.

• Changes to the Fees and Charges By-law
• Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Annual Status Report 2021
• Lame Duck Restrictions and By-law 2022 regarding CAO authority
• November 2022 Committee Meeting Date Change

Human Resources Committee

The Workplace Engagement Services Committee is reviewing an action item regarding the Alternate Work Location Policy. The committee will also receive information regarding COVID-19 Pandemic Policies.

• Review of Alternate Work Location Policy
• Information update on COVID-19 Pandemic Policies
• Closed meeting regarding Long Term Care staff performance and conduct

Bruce County Public Library Board

The Bruce County Public Library Board approved several policies, including the Governance - Evaluation of the CEO policy and the Operational - Code of Conduct policy, and decided to return to in-person meetings starting April 20, 2022. Two policies—the Meetings of the Board Bylaw and the Library and Elections 2022 policy—were reviewed but not approved, with revisions requested for future meetings. The board also moved into closed session to discuss the CEO performance appraisal and approved the October 20, 2021 closed minutes.

• Approved minutes of February 16, 2022 meeting
• Received Director's Report for information
• Approved return to in-person meetings beginning April 20, 2022 at Lakeshore Hub
• Received usage report for information
• Received programming report for information
• Approved Governance - Evaluation of the CEO policy
• Approved Operational - Code of Conduct policy
• Approved October 20, 2021 closed minutes

Bruce County Housing Corporation

The Bruce County Housing Corporation is meeting remotely to handle routine procedural items: approving prior minutes, receiving an update on the evacuation of 401 Cayley St. in Walkerton, and authorizing staff to implement resolutions passed at this meeting. No new decisions or proposals are listed beyond these administrative matters.

• Approval of February 3, 2022 meeting minutes
• Information item: 401 Cayley St., Walkerton building evacuation update
• Authorization for staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at this meeting

Planning and Development Committee

The committee adopted the 'Find Yourself in Bruce County 2022-2026 Economic Development Strategic Plan' as the county's economic development plan. It also endorsed the Enhanced Spruce the Bruce Program with amendments, including transferring $125,000 to the 2022 operating budget and directing staff to develop an implementation plan. A motion to exclude the Residential Improvement Grant was defeated (6-8), while the Commercial Building Interior Renovation Grant was excluded. The committee also endorsed the Plan the Bruce: Business Discussion Paper as a foundation for new Official Plan policies.

• Adopted 2022-2026 Economic Development Strategic Plan (carried)
• Excluded Commercial Building Interior Renovation Grant from Enhanced Spruce the Bruce (carried)
• Defeated motion to exclude Residential Improvement Grant (6-8)
• Endorsed Enhanced Spruce the Bruce report as amended (carried)
• Transferred $125,000 to 2022 Spruce the Bruce operating budget (carried)
• Directed staff to develop equitable, phased implementation plan (carried)
• Authorized Official Plan amendment for Community Improvement Plans outside Primary Urban Communities (carried)
• Endorsed Plan the Bruce: Business Discussion Paper (carried)

Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management

The Long Term Care Homes Committee of Management is meeting electronically to consider an extension of the Long Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement. Members will also receive update reports on long-term care operations for February 2022 and a healthy workplace report for March 2022. The committee will then act on any resolutions passed during the meeting.

• Extension of Long Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement
• Long Term Care Update Report – February 2022
• Long Term Care and Senior Services Healthy Workplace Report – March 2022
• Authorization for staff to give effect to committee resolutions

The Long Term Care Homes Committee of Management approved the extension of the Long Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreements with the South West Local Health Integration Network for Brucelea Haven and Gateway Haven, covering the period ending March 31, 2023. The Warden and Clerk were authorized to sign the extension letters. The committee also received two information reports and authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed at the meeting.

• Approved extension of LTC Service Accountability Agreements for Brucelea Haven and Gateway Haven to March 31, 2023 (carried)
• Authorized Warden and Clerk to sign extension letters (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting (carried)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee is meeting electronically to discuss a re-allocation of the Social Service Relief Fund Phase 4. The agenda includes an information item on this re-allocation and a routine motion to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed. No other substantive items are listed.

• Social Service Relief Fund Phase 4 Re-Allocation (information item)

The Human Services Committee met remotely and received the Social Service Relief Fund Phase 4 Re-Allocation report for information only. No substantive decisions were made; the only action was a routine motion to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed during the meeting. The meeting adjourned after about two minutes.

• Received Social Service Relief Fund Phase 4 Re-Allocation report for information
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed during the meeting (carried)

Human Resources Committee

The Workplace Engagement Services Committee is meeting remotely to handle routine procedural items and then move into a closed session. The closed session, authorized under the Municipal Act, will discuss long-term care staff performance and conduct, as well as labour relations or employee negotiations. No public decisions or substantive agenda items are listed for open session.

• Closed meeting under Municipal Act 2001 Section 239(2)(b) for personal matters about identifiable individuals including municipal employees
• Closed meeting under Section 239(2)(d) for labour relations or employee negotiations
• Discussion of Long Term Care Staff Performance and Conduct (verbal update)
• Authorization for staff to give effect to resolutions passed at the meeting

Museum Committee

The Bruce County Museum Committee is meeting electronically to receive four staff reports (Collections, Revenue Development, Programming, and Education & Outreach) for March 2022. The committee will also vote on a routine motion to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed at this meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Collections Report – March 2022
• Revenue Development Report – March 2022
• Programming Report – March 2022
• Education & Outreach Report – March 2022
• Motion to authorize staff to give effect to committee resolutions

Information Technology Services Committee

The Information Technology Services Committee is meeting remotely to discuss a training item for the Infrastructure and Operations Manager and to consider a motion to implement all resolutions passed at this meeting. The agenda is mostly procedural, with only one substantive item listed.

• Infrastructure and Operations Manager Training discussion
• Motion to authorize staff to give effect to committee resolutions

The Information Technology Services Committee met remotely on March 17, 2022. The only substantive action was withdrawing a request for the Operations Manager to attend the 2022 HPE Aruba Atmosphere Training Week in Las Vegas, due to rising air travel costs. The committee also passed a routine motion to authorize staff to implement its resolutions, then adjourned.

• Withdrew request for Operations Manager to attend 2022 HPE Aruba Atmosphere Training Week in Las Vegas (no vote recorded)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the March 17, 2022 meeting (carried)

Transportation and Environmental Services Committee

The Transportation and Environmental Services Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including posted speed limit reductions on Bruce County Roads 1, 17, and 13, a bylaw to dedicate a right of way on Bruce Road 12 as a road, the purchase of a plow and sander unit, a ridership expansion for Grey Transit Route #6 from Walkerton to Hanover, and a funding agreement for Bruce Road 6 East. The committee will also hold a closed session to discuss property appraisal quotations and agreement documents.

• Posted speed limit reductions on Bruce County Roads 1, 17, and 13
• Bruce Road 12 right of way bylaw to dedicate as road
• Plow and sander unit purchase
• Grey Transit Route #6 ridership expansion from Walkerton to Hanover
• Bruce Road 6 East Ministry of Infrastructure funding agreement

The committee approved several actions, including introducing a by-law for speed limit reductions on Bruce County Roads 1, 17, and 13, and repealing By-law 2021-086. It also supported the expansion of Grey Transit Route #6 from Walkerton to Hanover, funded by $20,000 from the Tax Stabilization Reserve. Additionally, the committee authorized the purchase of a plow and sander unit with $29,000 from the Machinery and Equipment reserve, and approved signing agreements for Bruce Road 6 East infrastructure funding and land acquisitions.

• Approved by-law for speed limit reductions on Roads 1, 17, 13 (carried)
• Approved dedication of Bruce Road 12 right of way as public highway (carried)
• Approved $29,000 from reserve for plow and sander unit overage (carried)
• Supported Grey Transit Route #6 expansion to Hanover with $20,000 from Tax Stabilization Reserve (carried)
• Authorized signing of ICIP Amending Agreement for Bruce Road 6 East (carried)
• Authorized signing of Bruce Road 6 East land acquisition documents (carried)

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council is meeting electronically to consider several by-laws, including adopting the 2022 budget and tax rates, authorizing a $1,687,665.36 debenture for exterior insulation at long-term care homes, and approving an official plan amendment. The agenda also includes delegations from the Medical Officer of Health, the Clean Energy Frontier Program, and Bruce Power, plus routine approvals of minutes and communications.

• By-law 2022-017: adopt estimates, tax ratios and tax rates for 2022
• By-law 2022-018: borrow $1,687,665.36 for Exterior Insulated Finishing System at Long Term Care Homes
• By-law 2022-014: adopt Amendment C-2021-023 to the County of Bruce Official Plan
• By-law 2022-016: lease agreement with D.A.C. Checker Produce Ltd. for Walkerton Paramedic Station
• Delegation: Clean Energy Frontier Program economic impact study presentation

The council approved six by-laws, including the 2022 budget and tax rates, an official plan amendment, and several agreements. It also adopted minutes from multiple committee meetings and referred correspondence about SMART Transit to the Transportation and Environmental Services Committee. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved By-law 2022-017 adopting estimates, tax ratios, and tax rates for 2022
• Approved By-law 2022-014 adopting Amendment C-2021-023 to the Official Plan
• Approved By-law 2022-015 authorizing Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for Community Paramedicine Program
• Approved By-law 2022-016 authorizing lease with D.A.C. Checker Produce Ltd. for Walkerton Paramedic Station
• Approved By-law 2022-018 authorizing $1,687,665.36 borrowing for Long Term Care Homes exterior work
• Approved By-law 2022-019 confirming proceedings of the meeting
• Adopted minutes of multiple committee meetings from February 3 and 17, 2022
• Referred correspondence from Brucelea Haven Resident's Council re: SMART Transit to Transportation and Environmental Services Committee

Transportation and Environmental Services Committee

This is a largely procedural meeting of the Transportation & Environmental Services Committee. The main substantive item is a move into closed session to discuss an update on the Bruce 6 East property acquisition, citing the Municipal Act's land acquisition provision. The committee will also consider approving minutes from December 23, 2021, and authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed.

• Closed meeting under Municipal Act 239(2)(c) for Bruce 6 East property acquisition update
• Approval of December 23, 2021 minutes
• Authorization for staff to act on committee resolutions

The committee held a closed session to discuss the Bruce 6 East A property acquisition and approved the closed minutes from December 23, 2021. Staff were directed on the acquisition, and the committee authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed during the meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Moved into closed meeting to discuss Bruce 6 East A property acquisition (carried)
• Approved closed minutes from December 23, 2021 (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the March 3, 2022 meeting (carried)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee approved a delegation for the 2022 Ontario Good Roads Conference and moved into a closed meeting to discuss CAO recruitment and a response to an Ombudsman report. After the closed session, the response was received for information and staff were directed on CAO recruitment. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved delegation for 2022 Ontario Good Roads Conference (carried)
• Moved into closed meeting for CAO recruitment and Ombudsman response (carried)
• Received Ombudsman response for information (reported from closed)
• Directed staff on CAO recruitment (reported from closed)
• Authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed (carried)

Paramedic Services

The Paramedic Services Committee approved the sole-source purchase of an additional Tesla Model 3 AWD sedan to support the expansion of the Community Paramedicine Program in the Saugeen Shores area. The motion was carried. The committee also authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed during the meeting.

• Approved sole-source purchase of additional Tesla Model 3 AWD sedan for Community Paramedicine Program expansion (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the March 3, 2022 meeting (carried)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting electronically to consider several action items, including establishing a hospital reserve fund, approving a roof replacement for the Lakeshore Hub, and amending the 2021 budget for pandemic funding. They will also receive updates on an assessment audit, an electric vehicle charging network strategy, and the Cayley Street Complex. The committee will then move into a closed meeting to discuss security and confidential matters.

• CS-2022-020 Bruce County Hospital Reserve Fund and By-law 3710 to establish hospital reserve
• CS-2022-023 Lakeshore Hub Roof Replacement
• CS-2022-026 2021 Budget Amendment for Pandemic Funding
• CS-2022-025 Assessment Audit Update
• CS-2022-022 Regional Electric Vehicle Charging Network Strategy update

The committee referred hospital reserve funding requests, including from Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation and Saugeen Hospice, to 2023 budget discussions. It also approved changing the Lakeshore Hub roof project to repairs only, and amended the 2021 and 2022 budgets to account for pandemic grant funding. Reports on assessment audit, EV charging network, and Cayley Street Complex were received for information. The committee then moved into closed session for security and confidential matters.

• Referred hospital reserve funding requests to 2023 budget discussions (carried)
• Approved scope change for Lakeshore Hub roof project to repairs only (carried)
• Amended 2021 budget for pandemic grant funding (carried)
• Amended 2022 budget for unspent pandemic grant carry-forward (carried)
• Received assessment audit update for information
• Received EV charging network strategy update for information
• Received Cayley Street Complex update for information
• Approved closed minutes from November 19, 2020

Human Resources Committee

The committee voted to rescind the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy effective immediately, aligning with provincial and public health guidelines. The motion was carried. Staff were authorized to implement all resolutions from the meeting.

• Rescinded COVID-19 Vaccination Policy effective immediately (carried)
• Authorized staff to implement all committee resolutions (carried)

Transportation and Environmental Services Committee

The Transportation and Environmental Services Committee is meeting electronically to review the 2022 Hazardous and Special Products Events Schedule and an update on County Road Network Service Levels. They will also receive a summary of 2021 municipal hazardous or special waste events. The committee will act on recommendations from the meeting.

• 2022 Hazardous and Special Products Events Schedule
• County Road Network Service Levels - Update
• 2021 Municipal Hazardous or Special Waste Event Summary

The committee approved the draft 2022 Hazardous and Special Products Event Schedule and authorized up to $25,000 from the Waste Management Reserve to cover increased costs from switching to single event days. It also approved the County Road Network Service Levels as presented. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved use of up to $25,000 from Waste Management Reserve for single event days (carried)
• Approved draft 2022 Hazardous and Special Products Event Schedule (carried)
• Approved County Road Network Service Levels as presented (carried)
• 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 an Affordable Housing Update and to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed during the meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with roll call, declarations of interest, and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Affordable Housing Update (information item)
• Authorization for staff to give effect to committee resolutions
• Next meeting scheduled for March 3, 2022

The Human Services Committee received an information report on affordable housing. Staff committed to bring back a report on rent supplement programs and options for using surplus lands for affordable housing. No formal decisions were made on these items; the only action was a procedural motion to authorize staff to implement resolutions passed at the meeting.

• Received Affordable Housing Update (information only)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting (carried)

Paramedic Services

The Bruce County Paramedic Services Committee is meeting electronically to consider approval of Community Paramedic Funding. The agenda includes one action item on this funding, followed by a motion to implement any resolutions passed. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with roll call, declarations of interest, and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Community Paramedic Funding Approval action item
• Motion to authorize staff to give effect to committee resolutions
• Next meeting scheduled for March 3, 2022

The Paramedic Services Committee approved introducing a by-law to authorize the Warden and Clerk to sign the Community Paramedicine for Long-Term Care Transfer Agreement. The 2022 Paramedic Services budget will be amended to include the new revenue and associated expenditures from this funding. The committee also authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed at this meeting.

• Approved introduction of a by-law to authorize signing the Community Paramedicine for Long-Term Care Transfer Agreement
• Approved amending the 2022 Paramedic Services budget to include new revenue and associated expenditures
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the February 17, 2022 meeting

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to receive 2021 fourth-quarter business plan updates from multiple departments, including CAO, Corporate Services, Human Services, Library, Long Term Care, Museum, Paramedic, Planning, Transportation, and Workplace Engagement. The committee will also move into a closed meeting to discuss litigation related to Bruce County's use of the Bruce A. Krug Estate and to approve closed minutes from previous meetings. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public decisions or proposals listed.

• 2021 Q4 Business Plan Updates from 11 departments
• Closed meeting under Municipal Act s.239(2)(e) re: litigation on Bruce A. Krug Estate
• Approval of closed minutes from Dec 2, 2021 and Feb 3, 2022
• Next meeting scheduled for March 3, 2022

The Executive Committee received the 2021 Q4 business plan updates as information and then moved into a closed meeting to discuss litigation regarding Bruce County's use of the Bruce A. Krug Estate. In closed session, members received an update on the legal proceeding and approved the closed minutes from December 2, 2021 and February 3, 2022. The committee also authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed during the meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received 2021 Quarter 4 Business Plan Updates for information
• Moved into closed meeting to discuss litigation on Bruce A. Krug Estate (carried)
• Approved closed minutes of December 2, 2021 and February 3, 2022
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting

Planning and Development Committee

The Bruce County Planning and Development Committee is meeting electronically to consider several planning items, including a public meeting on an agriculture zoning amendment, draft approvals for a subdivision, and official plan amendments. The committee will also receive information reports on Planning Act changes, the 2021 economic development annual report, and a communication tool update.

• Public meeting for Agriculture Amendment C-2021-025
• Plan of Subdivision S-2021-010 (Lindston Group Inc.)
• Kincardine Official Plan Amendment L-2021-011 and Consent B-2021-053 (Woods)
• County Official Plan Amendment C-2021-023 Keller
• Plan the Bruce: Natural Legacy Discussion Paper

The Planning and Development Committee approved a draft plan of subdivision for Lindston Group Inc., a Kincardine Official Plan amendment and consent for Woods, and a County Official Plan amendment for Keller. It also endorsed the 'Plan the Bruce: Natural Legacy Discussion Paper' as a foundation for new Official Plan policies and mapping. The Agriculture Amendment C-2021-025 was received for information only, with staff to report back later.

• Approved Draft Plan of Subdivision S-2021-010 (Lindston Group Inc.) and authorized signing the Decision Sheet
• Approved Kincardine Official Plan Amendment L-2021-011 and Consent B-2021-053 (Woods) and authorized signing the Decision Sheets
• Approved County Official Plan Amendment C-2021-023 Keller and forwarded the by-law to County Council for adoption
• Endorsed the Plan the Bruce: Natural Legacy Discussion Paper as a foundation for developing policies and mapping in the new Official Plan
• Received Agriculture Amendment C-2021-025 for information, with staff to return with a recommendation
• Received reports on Planning Act changes, Economic Development Annual Report 2021, and Communication Tool Update for information
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting

Human Resources Committee

The Workplace Engagement Services Committee is meeting remotely to handle routine procedural items and then move into a closed session. The closed session, authorized under the Municipal Act, will discuss a Long Term Care Performance and Conduct Update and approve closed minutes from prior meetings. The agenda contains no public decision items beyond authorizing staff to implement any resolutions passed.

• Closed meeting under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(b) for personal matters about identifiable individuals including municipal employees
• Closed meeting under Section 239(2)(d) for labour relations or employee negotiations
• Discussion item: Long Term Care Performance and Conduct Update
• Approval of closed minutes from December 2, 2021, January 13, 2022, and February 3, 2022
• Authorization for staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at this meeting

The Workplace Engagement Services Committee met remotely and moved into a closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual and labour relations. After the closed session, the chair reported that a Long-Term Care Performance and Conduct Update was received for information, and the closed minutes from December 2, 2021, January 13, 2022, and February 3, 2022 were approved. The committee also authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed during the meeting.

• Approved the Long-Term Care Performance and Conduct Update for information
• Approved the closed minutes of December 2, 2021, January 13, 2022, and February 3, 2022
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed during the meeting

Bruce County Public Library Board

The Bruce County Public Library Board is meeting to review routine staff reports, approve prior minutes, and consider draft policies on CEO evaluation and circulation. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of draft Governance policy for CEO evaluation
• Review of draft Operational Circulation policy
• Director's report including COVID-19 vaccine procedure and 2022 branch deficiencies
• Approval of December 15, 2021 meeting minutes
• Quarterly updates on strategic plan and 2021 business plan

The Bruce County Public Library Board approved staff modifications to a Ford Transit van on order to include a high roof for use as the Bookmobile, and authorized staff to work with the Purchasing Team to issue a request for quote for a van to replace the 2016 van. The board also approved the purchase of flowers for retiring staff members, with a gift of equal value allowed at the Director's discretion. The Circulation policy was approved, but the CEO evaluation policy was not approved and will be revised to include a timeline for the evaluation. All other staff reports were received for information.

• Approved the Director's Report for information
• Approved purchase of flowers for retiring staff, with gift of equal value allowed at Director's discretion
• Received Usage Report for information
• Received Annual Activities Report for information
• Received Programming Report for information
• Received Technology Report for information
• Authorized staff to modify Ford Transit van to include high roof for Bookmobile use
• Authorized staff to issue request for quote for a van to replace the 2016 van

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting electronically to discuss and potentially act on several items, including supporting changes to joint and several liability, amending the budget for a corporate vehicle lease buyout, and reviewing the 2022 property tax policy. They will also receive information on property assessments and education tax rates. The meeting is scheduled for February 3, 2022, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

• Support for Joint and Several Liability Changes (CS-2022-007)
• Amend Budget for Corporate Services Vehicle Lease Buyout (CS-2022-019)
• 2022 Property Tax Policy Review (CS-2022-009) with draft tax ratios and rates by-law
• 2022 Property Assessment and Notional Tax Rate (CS-2022-017)
• 2022 Education Property Tax Rates (CS-2022-018)

The committee approved a motion supporting AMO's recommendations on joint and several liability and directed staff to communicate this to the Attorney General. It also amended the 2022 budget to allow up to $25,000 for a vehicle lease buyout, funded by delaying repayment to the Working Capital Reserve. The 2022 property tax ratios, class discounts, and relief programs for charities, low-income seniors, and persons with disabilities were approved, with no optional property classes recommended.

• Supported AMO joint and several liability recommendations and directed staff to send to Attorney General (carried)
• Amended 2022 budget for up to $25,000 Toyota Tundra lease buyout, delaying reserve repayment (carried)
• Approved 2022 tax ratios and class discounts as per Appendix 1 (carried)
• Continued tax relief for charities and similar organizations for 2022 (carried)
• Continued tax relief for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities for 2022 (carried)
• Recommended no optional property classes (carried)
• Authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed (carried)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting remotely for a largely procedural agenda. The main substantive item is a motion to move into closed session to discuss two matters: a preliminary Ombudsman closed meeting investigation report and a judgment regarding Bruce County's use of the Bruce A. Krug Estate. The committee will also consider a routine motion to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed at this meeting.

• Closed session under Section 239(3)(b) for Preliminary Ombudsman Closed Meeting Investigation Report
• Closed session under Section 239(2)(e) for Judgement regarding Bruce County's use of the Bruce A. Krug Estate
• Motion to authorize staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the February 3, 2022 meeting

The Executive Committee met in closed session to discuss an Ombudsman investigation report and litigation regarding the Bruce A. Krug Estate. After returning to open session, the Warden reported that staff were directed to prepare a response to the Ombudsman's preliminary report and to act on the judgment. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Moved into closed session to discuss Ombudsman report and Krug Estate litigation (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare response to Ombudsman's Preliminary Closed Meeting Investigation Report
• Directed staff to act on judgment regarding Bruce A. Krug Estate
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting (carried)

Museum Committee

The Bruce County Museum Committee is meeting electronically to receive routine monthly reports on collections, education and outreach, programming, and revenue development. The committee will also vote on a motion to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed during the meeting. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Collections Report – February 2022
• Education & Outreach Report – February 2022
• Programming Report 2022
• Revenue Development Report – February 2022
• Motion to authorize staff to give effect to committee resolutions

The Museum Committee met remotely and received four information reports: Collections, Education & Outreach, Programming, and Revenue Development. The committee passed a motion authorizing staff to implement all resolutions from the meeting. No substantive decisions were made beyond this procedural approval.

• Received Collections Report – February 2022
• Received Education & Outreach Report
• Received Programming Report 2022
• Received Revenue Development Report – February 2022
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed (carried)

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council is meeting electronically to hear delegations on public health, community safety, and municipal innovation, and to consider a notice of motion directing staff to explore ways to increase affordable housing. Council will also vote on several by-laws, including one establishing fees and charges and one authorizing long-term financing for capital works.

• Notice of motion on housing crisis directing staff to report on increasing rental opportunities, supportive housing, and partnerships with Bruce County Housing Corporation
• By-law 2022-010: application to OILC for long-term financing of capital works and debenture issuance
• By-law 2022-011: establishes fees and charges for the Corporation of the County of Bruce
• By-law 2022-012: appoints a solicitor for the Corporation
• Delegations from Dr. Ian Arra (Medical Officer of Health) and on the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan

Bruce County Council approved four by-laws, including one for long-term financing of capital works and another to establish fees and charges. A notice of motion directing staff to prepare a report on increasing rental opportunities, supportive housing, and partnerships for below-market rents was referred to the Human Services Committee. The meeting was largely procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved by-law 2022-010 for OILC long-term financing of capital works
• Approved by-law 2022-011 to establish fees and charges
• Approved by-law 2022-012 to appoint a solicitor
• Approved by-law 2022-013 to confirm proceedings
• Referred housing motion to Human Services Committee for report

Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management

The Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management is meeting electronically to receive a January 2022 update report on long-term care. 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 the update report as the only substantive item.

• Long Term Care Update Report – January 2022
• Motion to authorize staff to give effect to committee resolutions

The Long Term Care Homes Committee of Management met remotely and received the January 2022 Long Term Care Update Report for information. The committee passed a motion to authorize staff to implement all resolutions from the meeting. No substantive decisions were made beyond this procedural authorization.

• Received Long Term Care Update Report – January 2022 for information
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the February 3, 2022 meeting

Paramedic Services

The Paramedic Services Committee is meeting electronically to consider renewing a lease agreement in Walkerton and to receive a memo of thanks for paramedics' work at community vaccine clinics in January 2022. The agenda includes routine procedural items such as roll call and adoption of recommendations.

• Lease Agreement Renewal - Walkerton
• Memo of Thanks to Bruce County Paramedics for vaccine clinic work

The Paramedic Services Committee approved a lease agreement renewal for the Walkerton Ambulance Station with DAC Checker Produce Ltd, authorizing staff to finalize minor changes. The committee also authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed at the meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved lease renewal for Walkerton Ambulance Station with DAC Checker Produce Ltd (carried)
• Authorized Chief of Paramedic Services and/or Director of Corporate Services to make minor changes and complete the lease agreement
• 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 prior minutes, reviewing a Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative repair addendum, a funding reallocation for an electrical infrastructure project, a quarterly arrears report, and a building evacuation at 401 Cayley St., Walkerton. The board will also authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed.

• Canada Ontario Community Housing Initiative Repair Addendum - BCHC
• Funding Reallocation Report - Electrical Infrastructure Project
• 2021 Q4 Arrears Report
• 401 Cayley St., Walkerton – Building Evacuation
• Approval of January 13, 2022 minutes

Human Resources Committee

The Workplace Engagement Services Committee is meeting electronically to consider an action item on occupational accident and indemnity insurance, then will move into a closed meeting to discuss long-term care staff performance and conduct, citing personal matters and labour relations. The agenda is largely procedural, with the only public item being the insurance discussion.

• Occupational Accident & Indemnity Insurance action item
• Closed meeting under Municipal Act sections 239(2)(b) and (d) for Long Term Care Staff Performance and Conduct
• Authorization to give effect to resolutions from March 3, 2022 meeting

The committee renewed occupational accident and excess indemnity insurance policies through Mercer Marsh Benefits, effective January 1, 2022, with premiums of $47,143.39 and $201,377.88 respectively. It also approved amending the Health and Safety budget to cover the increased costs, funded from the WSIB Reserve, and authorized the Workforce Strategy & Operations Manager to sign the contracts. The committee then moved into closed session to discuss long-term care staff performance and conduct, with no decisions made in the open portion beyond the insurance renewal.

• Renewed occupational accident insurance with Chubb Insurance Company of Canada at $47,143.39 premium (carried)
• Renewed excess indemnity insurance at $201,377.88 premium (carried)
• Approved Health and Safety budget amendment funded from WSIB Reserve (carried)
• Authorized Workforce Strategy & Operations Manager to sign insurance contracts (carried)
• Moved into closed meeting for personnel and labour relations matters (carried)

Human Services Committee

The Bruce County Human Services Committee is meeting electronically to decide on the 2022 Child Care and EarlyON Child and Family Centres allocation and a Canada Ontario Community Housing Initiative repair addendum. They will also receive information updates on the Dorrell Young Christmas Program, Q4 housing registry waitlist, licensed child care, income support services, and the 2022 Strategic Community Initiatives Fund call for proposals. The meeting is largely procedural with action items and information reports.

• 2022 Child Care and EarlyON Child and Family Centres Allocation
• Canada Ontario Community Housing Initiative Repair Addendum
• Dorrell Young Christmas Program 2021 Results
• Q4 Bruce County Community Housing Registry Waitlist Update
• Strategic Community Initiatives Fund – 2022 Call for Proposals

The Human Services Committee approved a budget amendment to accept and spend $284,657 in additional provincial funding for child care and EarlyON centres, and authorized the Housing Services Manager to sign a repair addendum for the Canada Ontario Community Housing Initiative. Both motions were carried unanimously. The committee also received several information reports and authorized staff to implement all resolutions.

• Approved budget amendment for $284,657 in Ministry of Education child care and EarlyON funding (carried)
• Authorized Housing Services Manager to execute Canada Ontario Community Housing Initiative Repair Addendum (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting (carried)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting electronically to consider the Bruce County Indigenous Reconciliation Planning Initiative. The agenda includes one substantive item, the reconciliation planning initiative, followed by routine procedural matters such as adopting recommendations and scheduling the next meeting.

• Bruce County Indigenous Reconciliation Planning Initiative discussion

The Executive Committee approved spending up to $150,000 total for the Bruce County Indigenous Reconciliation Planning Initiative, with $60,000 already in the 2022 budget and the remaining $90,000 to be included in the 2023 budget. The motion was carried. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included routine procedural items.

• Approved up to $150,000 for Indigenous Reconciliation Planning Initiative (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting (carried)

Paramedic Services

The Paramedic Services Committee is meeting electronically to discuss two action items: planning requirements and municipal approvals for a new Saugeen Shores paramedic services building, and approval to purchase vehicles for the Community Paramedicine Program. The committee will also act on recommendations to give effect to resolutions passed at this meeting.

• Saugeen Shores Paramedic Services new build planning requirements and municipal approvals
• Approval to purchase vehicles for Community Paramedicine Program
• Authorization to give effect to all resolutions passed at the January 20, 2022 meeting

The Paramedic Services Committee authorized the Director of Paramedic Services to satisfy or waive conditions for Site Plan Approval in Saugeen Shores, and approved sole-sourcing two Tesla Model 3 AWD sedans for the Community Paramedicine Program due to funding deadlines. Both motions carried unanimously.

• Authorized Director to satisfy/waive conditions for Saugeen Shores Site Plan Approval (carried)
• Approved sole-source purchase of two Tesla Model 3 AWD sedans for Community Paramedicine (carried)

Human Services Committee

The Bruce County Human Services Committee is meeting electronically to consider a single action item: granting Service Manager consent for the disposal of property. The committee will also act on recommendations from the meeting. No other substantive business is listed.

• Service Manager Consent for the Disposal of Property (attached PDF)

The Human Services Committee approved Service Manager Consent for the sale of a portion of the property at 915 Huron Terrace, Kincardine, to Bruce County Housing Corporation. Proceeds from the sale will support housing programs or housing-related purposes. The committee also authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed during the meeting.

• Granted Service Manager Consent for sale of portion of 915 Huron Terrace, Kincardine to Bruce County Housing Corporation (carried)
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the January 20, 2022 meeting (carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting electronically to discuss two discussion papers under the 'Plan the Bruce' initiative: one on business and one on connecting. The committee will also consider a routine action to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed at this meeting. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda itself.

• Discussion of 'Plan the Bruce: Business Discussion Paper' with attached business council presentation
• Discussion of 'Plan the Bruce: Connecting Discussion Paper'
• Authorization for staff to give effect to committee resolutions

The Planning and Development Committee received the Plan the Bruce: Business Draft Discussion Paper for information and directed that it be circulated to local municipalities and key stakeholders for comment. The committee also received the Plan the Bruce: Connection Discussion Paper for information. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received Plan the Bruce: Business Draft Discussion Paper and circulated for comment (carried)
• Received Plan the Bruce: Connection Discussion Paper for information
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed at the meeting (carried)

Transportation and Environmental Services Committee

The Transportation and Environmental Services Committee is meeting electronically to discuss two action items: a 2021 traffic calming update and pilot project closeout, and a transfer of surplus reserve funds to the Bruce Road 4 and Bruce Road 9 projects. The committee will also move into a closed meeting to discuss a Bluesource agreement update and approve closed minutes from December 23, 2021.

• 2021 Traffic Calming Update and Pilot Project Closeout
• Surplus reserve funds transfer to Bruce Road 4 and Bruce Road 9 projects
• Closed meeting: Bluesource Agreement Update
• Closed meeting: Approval of Closed Minutes - December 23, 2021

The committee approved adding Centerline Vertical Treatment as a traffic calming option and transferred surplus reserve funds to Bruce Road 4 and Bruce Road 9 projects. It also held a closed session to discuss the Bluesource Agreement and approved closed minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Centerline Vertical Treatment as a traffic calming option (carried)
• Transferred $133,677 from Bruce Road 3 surplus to Bruce Road 4 project (carried)
• Transferred $48,288 from Bruce Road 29 surplus to Bruce Road 4 project (carried)
• Transferred $16,099 from gas tax fund to Bruce Road 4 project (carried)
• Transferred $45,727 from Bruce Road 29 Micro Surfacing surplus to Bruce Road 9 project (carried)
• Moved into closed meeting to discuss Bluesource Agreement and closed minutes (carried)
• Approved closed minutes from December 23, 2021 (reported from closed)
• Authorized staff to implement all resolutions passed (carried)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to review the annual Fees and Charges By-law for 2022 and to consider Bruce County Community Grant Requests for 2022. The agenda includes action items and information items, with no specific decisions listed beyond authorizing staff to implement resolutions passed at this meeting.

• Fees and Charges By-law Annual Review 2022
• Fees and Charges Draft By-law 2022
• Bruce County Community Grant Requests 2022

The Executive 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 (2021-007). The by-law will be reviewed annually. No other substantive decisions were made; the remaining items were procedural.

• Approved changes to Fees and Charges By-law (carried)
• Introduced by-law to establish fees and charges for County of Bruce
• Repealed By-law 2021-007
• Set annual review of Fees and Charges By-law

Human Services Committee

The Bruce County Human Services Committee is meeting electronically to review a Homelessness Enumeration Report and a document on Local Priority for Homelessness. The committee will act on recommendations from these reports and authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed. The meeting is largely procedural, with the substantive discussion centered on homelessness data and priorities.

• Homelessness Enumeration Report
• Local Priority for Homelessness document
• Authorization for staff to implement committee resolutions

The committee received the Homelessness Enumeration Report and approved a local rule that one in every ten housing units be offered to individuals or families from the Bruce 'By-Name List'. The motion was carried. Staff were authorized to implement all resolutions from the meeting.

• Received Homelessness Enumeration Report
• Approved local housing priority rule: 1 in 10 units for By-Name List (carried)

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council is meeting electronically to consider nine by-laws, including a litigation settlement with Saugeen Ojibway Nation that authorizes the transfer of certain lands, and several Official Plan amendments. The agenda also includes delegations from the Medical Officer of Health, Saugeen Ojibway Nation, and Catapult Grey Bruce, plus communications about nuclear waste storage, hospital closures, and nursing shortages.

• By-law 2022-008: Implement litigation settlement with Saugeen Ojibway Nation and authorize transfer of certain lands to SON
• By-law 2022-003 to 2022-006: Adopt Official Plan Amendments C-2021-017, C-2021-018, C-2021-020, and C-2021-004
• By-law 2022-002: Authorize temporary borrowing for 2022 current expenditures
• By-law 2022-001: Set 2022 remuneration for Warden and Council members
• Delegation from Dr. Ian Arra, Medical Officer of Health, Grey Bruce Health Unit

Bruce County Council approved By-law 2022-008 to implement a litigation settlement with the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) and authorize the transfer of certain lands to SON, marking a historic resolution of a long-standing claim. Council also approved several other by-laws, including annual remuneration for the Warden and Council, temporary borrowing for 2022, and adoption of four Official Plan amendments. The meeting included a COVID-19 update from the Medical Officer of Health and a presentation from Catapult Grey Bruce, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved By-law 2022-008 to implement litigation settlement with Saugeen Ojibway Nation and transfer certain lands (carried)
• Approved By-law 2022-001 for annual remuneration for Warden and Council for 2022 (carried)
• Approved By-law 2022-002 for temporary borrowing for 2022 current expenditures (carried)
• Approved By-law 2022-003 to adopt Official Plan Amendment C-2021-017 (carried)
• Approved By-law 2022-004 to adopt Official Plan Amendment C-2021-018 (carried)
• Approved By-law 2022-005 to adopt Official Plan Amendment C-2021-020 (carried)
• Approved By-law 2022-006 to adopt Official Plan Amendment C-2021-004 (carried)
• Approved By-law 2022-007 for amending agreement with Product Care Association (carried)

Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management

The Long Term Care Homes Committee of Management is meeting electronically to receive a December 2021 update report on long-term care operations. 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 the update report as the only substantive item.

• Long Term Care Update Report – December 2021
• Motion to authorize staff to give effect to committee resolutions

The Long Term Care Homes Committee of Management met remotely on January 13, 2022, and received the December 2021 Long Term Care Update Report for information. The committee directed staff to develop a message from Council thanking Long Term Care staff for their work. It also passed a motion requesting Grey Bruce Public Health to urgently provide clarity to Long Term Care Homes in the region regarding staff testing and isolation policies.

• Received Long Term Care Update Report – December 2021 for information
• Directed Acting CAO to develop thank-you messaging from Council to LTC staff
• Requested Grey Bruce Public Health urgently clarify staff testing and isolation policies (carried)

Museum Committee

The Bruce County Museum Committee is meeting electronically to receive routine monthly reports from Archives, Education & Outreach, Marketing, Programming, and Revenue Development. The committee will also vote on a motion to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed at this meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Archives Report – January 2022
• Education & Outreach Report – January 2022
• Marketing Report – January 2022
• Programming Report – January 2022
• Revenue Development Report – January 2022

The Museum Committee met electronically on January 13, 2022, and received several reports for information, including the Archives, Education & Outreach, Marketing, Programming, and Revenue Development reports. The committee passed a motion authorizing staff to implement all resolutions from the meeting. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Received Archives Report – January 2022 for information
• Received Education & Outreach Report for information
• Received Marketing Report for information
• Received Programming Report for information
• Received Revenue Development Report for information
• Authorized staff to give effect to all resolutions passed (carried)

Corporate Services Committee

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting electronically to consider action items including the 2022 final budget, budget revisions for capital spending, a legal services review, and updates to corporate credit card and accounts receivable policies. They will also receive information items on financial indicators, infrastructure funding, and other reports. The meeting is primarily for discussion and recommendations, with staff authorized to implement passed resolutions.

• 2022 Final Budget (CS-2022-012)
• Budget Revision for Capital Spending (CS-2022-014)
• Legal Services Review (CS-2022-006)
• Corporate Credit Card Policy (CS-2022-015)
• County Accounts Receivable Collections and Write-Off Policy (CS-2022-016)

The Corporate Services Committee approved several items, including a 3-year legal services contract with The Ross Firm and Grove-McClement, transfers from building reserves to offset pay equity costs, and budget revisions for capital spending. The 2022 budget was amended to include additional O.C.I.F. revenue, an affordable housing reserve transfer, and funding for the Willow Creek Bridge repair. Policies for corporate credit cards and accounts receivable collections were also approved.

• Approved 3-year legal services contract with The Ross Firm/Grove-McClement (carried)
• Transferred $150,000 from Brucelea Haven and $100,000 from Gateway Haven reserves for pay equity (carried)
• Approved $17,186.59 for Inland Hub water heater and artwork storage from reserves (carried)
• Amended 2022 budget with $67,000 O.C.I.F. revenue and $38,700 affordable housing transfer (carried)
• Approved $700,000 Willow Creek Bridge repair in 2022 budget (carried)
• Approved revised Corporate Credit Card Policy (carried)
• Approved County Accounts Receivable Collections and Write-Off Policy (carried)

Human Resources Committee

The Workplace Engagement Services Committee is meeting to discuss pandemic-related work absences and policies P06 and PD010, and to move into a closed session for labour relations regarding a Human Services Reorganization effective January 31, 2022. They will also approve the December 2, 2021 minutes. The meeting is largely procedural, with one substantive item on COVID-19 absences.

• Discussion of COVID-19 pandemic absences and policies P06 and PD010
• Closed meeting under Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act for labour relations
• Human Services Reorganization effective January 31, 2022
• Approval of December 2, 2021 minutes

The committee temporarily waived the requirement for staff to submit medical forms for illness absences over three days or around holidays, aligning with provincial COVID-19 protocols. It also reinstated two pandemic policies (P06 and PD10) to support essential services. The committee then moved into closed session to discuss a human services reorganization and approved the December 2, 2021 minutes.

• Temporary waiver of medical form requirement for sick leave approved
• Pandemic Policies P06 and PD10 reinstated
• Closed meeting held for labour relations discussion
• December 2, 2021 minutes approved in closed session

Paramedic Services

The Paramedic Services Committee is meeting electronically to receive an information item on Community Paramedic Funding and to authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed at this meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with the funding update as the only substantive item.

• Community Paramedic Funding Update (information item)

The Paramedic Services Committee met remotely and received a Community Paramedic Funding Update as an information item. No substantive decisions were made; the only action was a procedural motion to authorize staff to implement resolutions passed during the meeting. The meeting adjourned after five minutes.

• Received Community Paramedic Funding Update for information
• Authorized staff to give effect to committee resolutions (carried)

Bruce County Housing Corporation

The Bruce County Housing Corporation is meeting electronically to review its standard key policy and attachments, approve prior minutes, and move into a closed session to discuss the disposition of surplus land in Kincardine and approve closed minutes from April 1, 2021. The board will also authorize staff to implement any resolutions passed at this meeting.

• Key and Appendix A Standard Key Policy Update
• Disposition of Surplus Land, Kincardine (closed session)
• Approval of closed minutes from April 1, 2021
• Approval of post-meeting minutes from December 2, 2021

The Bruce County Housing Corporation approved an updated Key Policy and Appendix A Standard Key, replacing the previous version. The board also declared a parcel of land at 915 Huron Terrace in Kincardine surplus, following a closed session discussion on its disposition. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Key Policy and Appendix A Standard Key, replacing previous version (carried)
• Declared surplus land at 915 Huron Terrace, Kincardine (carried)
• Approved closed minutes from April 1, 2021 (reported from closed session)