Bruce County public meetings in 2024
30 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Striking Committee
The Striking Committee will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings. The committee is also scheduled to enter a closed session to discuss the 2024 CAO Performance Evaluation Preparation and the approval of closed minutes from August 1, 2024.
- Approval of August 1 and December 12, 2024 meeting minutes
- Closed session for 2024 CAO Performance Evaluation Preparation
- Approval of August 1, 2024 closed minutes
Bruce County Council
The council will review two County Official Plan amendment applications—C-2024-005 from Peninsula Partners Group Inc. and C-2024-006 from Bruce Peninsula Stone Ltd., each with supporting site‑plan and environmental documents. The meeting will also adopt By‑law 2024‑072 to confirm the council’s proceedings and consider reports on the new Official Plan engagement, the Bruce C Project, and a memorandum of understanding with the Nuclear Innovation Institute.
- Official Plan Amendment C-2024-005 – Peninsula Partners Group Inc. (Subdivision S10 C5 L9 Z59)
- Official Plan Amendment C-2024-006 – Bruce Peninsula Stone Ltd. (Bury Road Quarry site plan C6 L10 Z61)
- Adoption of By‑law 2024‑072 to confirm council proceedings
- Report on New County Official Plan public and provincial staff engagement
- Memorandum of Understanding with Nuclear Innovation Institute (2025‑2027)
Bruce County Public Library Board
The Bruce County Public Library Board will consider approval of the November 20, 2024 meeting minutes. It will review draft policies on community information and social media for 2024. The director will present a December 2024 report and a usage report, and a staffing update from a closed meeting will be reported. The next meeting is scheduled for February 19, 2025.
- Approve November 20, 2024 board minutes
- Review draft OPCommunityInformation2024 policy
- Review draft OPSocialMedia2024 policy
- Director's Report – December 2024
- Usage Report – December 2024
Striking Committee
The Striking Committee will review the composition of committees and boards to recommend appointments for 2025. The committee will also consider appointees to the Local Board of Health.
- Review of Committee and Board composition for 2025
- Recommendation for appointments to Boards and Committees 2025
- Consideration of Municipal Appointees to Local Board of Health
Bruce County Council
The council will vote to approve By‑law 2024‑068 (Investment Policy), By‑law 2024‑069 (Amended Development Charges) and By‑law 2024‑070 (Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan). It will also direct staff to prepare Bruce County’s application to join the Ontario Food Cluster for 2025 and to authorize out‑of‑province travel for that work. The meeting includes routine approvals such as the November 21, 2024 minutes.
- Approve By‑law 2024‑068 – Investment Policy for County funds
- Approve By‑law 2024‑069 – Amendment to Development Charges by‑law
- Approve By‑law 2024‑070 – Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan (2024‑2028)
- Direct staff to apply for Ontario Food Cluster 2025 membership and authorize travel within budget
- Approve the November 21, 2024 council meeting minutes
Inaugural Meeting
The inaugural meeting of Bruce County Council will conduct the nomination and election or acclamation of the 2025 Warden and Deputy Warden. The meeting also includes the administration of oaths of office and the presentation of ceremonial items such as the Chain of Office and pins. The session concludes with remarks from the Warden and Deputy Warden before adjournment.
- Nomination for Warden
- Election or Acclamation of Warden
- Presentation of Chain of Office by Past Warden Chris Peabody
- Nomination for Deputy Warden
- Election or Acclamation of Deputy Warden
Bruce County Council
The council will vote to approve the County Official Plan Amendment C-2023-004 (Carson) and adopt By‑law 2024‑066 to implement it. It will also consider and adopt the Investment Policy, a Growth Studies Development Charge effective Jan 1 2025, the Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan, and endorse a Memorandum of Understanding for Planning Services. Additional reports on finances, child care, housing, and business plans will be presented for information.
- Adopt Official Plan Amendment C-2023-004 (Carson) – By‑law 2024‑066
- Approve Investment Policy – by‑law to adopt the policy
- Approve Growth Studies Development Charge starting Jan 1 2025 – by‑law to add charge
- Adopt Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan – by‑law to adopt the plan
- Endorse Planning Services Memorandum of Understanding – circulate to municipalities
Bruce County Housing Corporation
The Bruce County Housing Corporation is meeting to decide on rent increases for community housing and the write-off of bad debt. The board is also considering the appointment of a Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer.
- Proposed 2.5% rent increase for community housing units effective April 1, 2025
- Proposed write-off of $42,640.12 for 2023 bad debt
- Appointment of Sam Dinsmore as Treasurer and Lynn Hatten as Deputy Treasurer
- Review of 2024 Q3 Arrears Report
- Update on Surplus Land Request for Information (RFI)
Bruce County Public Library Board
The Bruce County Public Library Board will approve September 25 meeting minutes, review the Interlibrary Loan and Circulation policies, consider the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program report, and examine the Library Fees and Charges for 2024. The Director's Report will provide updates on the 2024 Strategic Action Plan, the 2025 meeting schedule, and the Library Services Business Plan.
- Approve September 25, 2024 board minutes
- Review Interlibrary Loan and Circulation policies
- Discuss Community Volunteer Income Tax Program report
- Examine Library Fees and Charges for 2024
- Director's Report on strategic plan, meeting schedule, and business plan
Bruce County Council
Bruce County Council will adopt the minutes from the October 10 and 17 meetings and direct staff to present the 2025 Budget By-law on January 9, 2025, setting the 2025 tax levy increase at 6.53%. The council will also approve five by-laws that authorize a loan for the 2026 International Plowing Match, a 911 dispatch agreement with the Owen Sound Police Services Board, and three Canada‑Ontario Community Housing Initiative funding agreements for Russell Meadows, Formosa Senior's, and the Bruce County Housing Corporation.
- Adopt minutes for the October 10 and October 17 Council meetings
- Direct staff to bring forward the 2025 Budget By-law and set the tax levy increase to 6.53%
- By‑law 2024‑060: authorize a loan agreement for the 2026 International Plowing Match
- By‑law 2024‑061: authorize a Primary Public Safety Answering Point (911 dispatch) agreement with Owen Sound Police Services Board
- By‑laws 2024‑062, 2024‑063, 2024‑064: authorize COCHI project funding agreements for Russell Meadows, Formosa Senior's, and Bruce County Housing Corporation
Bruce County Council
Bruce County Council will review and vote on several by-laws authorizing funding agreements for the Ontario Priority Housing Initiative and the Canada‑Ontario Community Housing Initiative. The council will also adopt the minutes from the October 3 meeting, approve a performance‑plan report for the 2025 Canadian Triage Acuity Scale, and approve the de‑accession of archival items from the county museum. Additional motions include support for CANDU reactors and a contract for 9‑1‑1 service with Owen Sound Police.
- Adopt minutes of the October 3, 2024 council meeting
- Approve the 2025 Canadian Triage Acuity Scale Response Time Performance Plan report
- Approve de‑accession of archival items listed in the Museum‑Archives Deaccession Report
- Introduce by‑laws to authorize funding agreements with Russell Meadows, Formosa Senior’s, and Bruce County Housing Corporation for housing repairs
- Introduce a by‑law to authorize an agreement with Owen Sound Police Service for Primary Public Safety Answering Point (PPSAP) 9‑1‑1 service
Bruce County Housing Corporation
The Bruce County Housing Corporation will adopt the County of Bruce’s Purchasing Policy (By‑law 2024‑045). It will also approve a Sale and Disposition of Land Policy and authorize execution of the Canada Ontario Community Housing Initiative Project Funding Agreement for 2024‑2025. Additional items include an update on community‑housing video surveillance, a heat‑pump installation under the Energy Affordability Program at 539 Ivings Dr in Port Elgin, and a mortgage renewal for 550 Willoughby Street in Lucknow.
- Adopt County of Bruce Purchasing Policy (By‑law 2024‑045) for the corporation
- Approve Sale and Disposition of Land Policy
- Authorize execution of Canada Ontario Community Housing Initiative Project Funding Agreement 2024‑2025
- Heat‑pump installation under Energy Affordability Program at 539 Ivings Dr, Port Elgin
- Mortgage renewal for 550 Willoughby Street, Lucknow
Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management
The Long-Term Care Homes Committee will consider several information items, including the Q3 2024 quality reports for Gateway Haven and Brucelea Haven, and a July‑September 2024 update report. No action items or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Long Term Care – Quality Report – Q3 2024 (Gateway Haven)
- Long Term Care – Quality Report – Q3 2024 (Brucelea Haven)
- Long-Term Care Update Report – July, August, September 2024
- BLH Newsletter – August 2024
- GWH Newsletter – September 2024
Bruce County Council
The Bruce County Council is meeting to discuss several administrative items. The primary focus of the meeting is a report for information regarding the 2025-2029 Operating and Capital Budget.
- 2025-2029 Operating and Capital Budget Report
Bruce County Council
Bruce County Council will consider several financial motions, including approving $3,500 for Highway for Peace signage on County Road 19 and authorizing the $738,000 purchase of the former Kincardine Paramedic Station at 369 Lambton Street. The council will also vote on a loan of up to $100,000 for the 2026 International Plowing Match and adopt two by‑laws related to the purchase and to confirm the council’s proceedings. Minutes from the September 19, 2024 meeting will be adopted.
- Approve $3,500 (plus HST) for Highway for Peace signage on County Road 19
- Authorize purchase of 369 Lambton Street, Kincardine for $738,000 (50% reserve, 50% internal financing)
- Authorize loan of up to $100,000 to the 2026 International Plowing Match & Rural Expo Committee
- Adopt By‑law 2024‑057 to authorize the purchase agreement for 369 Lambton Street
- Adopt By‑law 2024‑058 to confirm the council’s proceedings at this meeting
Bruce County Public Library Board
The Board is meeting to discuss and act upon the 2025 budget and business plans. The session includes reviews of operating and capital reports, as well as usage and branch reports.
- 2025 Budget and Business Plans
- 2025 Capital Project Listing
- 2025 Reserves Summary
- September 2024 Director's Report
- Wiarton Branch 2024 Report
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Accessibility Advisory Committee will review several information items, including a presentation on the Bruce County Trail Program’s accessibility, a preliminary list of potential 2025 capital improvements, updates on SMART initiatives, and an invitation to an AODA community learning event. The agenda also details the Spruce the Bruce Business Accessibility Adaptability Grant, which covers up to 50% of a project’s cost, capped at $3,000. Committee members will consider action items such as map‑tour days to assess town and trail accessibility, involvement in the 2026 International Plowing Match, a stop‑gap campaign for local communities, and the Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan 2024‑2028.
- Business Accessibility Adaptability Grant – up to 50% of project cost, max $3,000
- Presentation on Bruce County Trail Program with respect to accessibility
- Preliminary list of potential 2025 capital improvements (Clerk & Facilities)
- Map Tour Days proposal to rate accessibility of towns and trails
- Consideration of committee role in International Plowing Match 2026
Bruce County Council
The Bruce County Council will consider a motion directing staff to develop a scope, financial analysis and a detailed budget for a 12,000‑sq‑ft. museum expansion, including a $285,000 annual reserve transfer. The council will also adopt By‑law 2024‑055 governing council and committee proceedings and By‑law 2024‑056 confirming the proceedings of this meeting. Reports on the 2025 pre‑budget, early learning and child‑care services, and the housing and homelessness plan will be presented for information. A closed‑session will be held to discuss personal matters and employee benefit training.
- Motion to scope museum expansion, conduct financial analysis, and set a $285,000 annual reserve transfer (2025‑2031)
- Adoption of By‑law 2024‑055 to govern council and committee proceedings
- Adoption of By‑law 2024‑056 confirming the council’s proceedings on September 19, 2024
- Presentation of 2025 Pre‑Budget Report for information
- Presentation of New Child Care Funding Approach Report for information
Bruce County Council
The council will vote to approve three by‑laws—appointing a municipal law enforcement officer, adopting an emergency response plan, and establishing a debt‑management policy. It will also consider amending the procedural by‑law to extend the Warden and Deputy Warden terms to two years and modify election procedures. Additionally, the council will endorse comments on the Bruce C Initial Project and direct staff to begin public engagement on the new Bruce County Official Plan.
- By‑law 2024‑051 to appoint a municipal law enforcement officer
- By‑law 2024‑052 to adopt the County Emergency Response Plan
- By‑law 2024‑053 to adopt a Debt Management Policy for the County
- Amend procedural by‑law to change Warden and Deputy Warden terms from one to two years
- Endorse comments on the Bruce C Initial Project and direct submission to the Impact Assessment Agency
Bruce County Council
Bruce County Council will consider several motions, including approval of an Official Plan amendment for the Voisin property, adoption of a by‑law to widen Bruce Road 20 by 2.56 metres, and a by‑law to authorize a municipal funding agreement under the Canada Community‑Building Fund. The council will also review and may adopt the Bruce County Emergency Response Plan, the Debt Management Policy, and the 2024 Bruce County Asset Management Plan. Additional items include an officer appointment by‑law and related procedural motions.
- Official Plan Amendment C‑2024‑003 (Voisin) for Range Lake Pt Lot 32, Saugeen Shores
- By‑law to widen Bruce Road 20 by 2.56 m (Part 2 on survey Plan 3R10721)
- By‑law authorizing a Municipal Funding Agreement on the Canada Community‑Building Fund
- Adoption of the Bruce County Emergency Response Plan
- Approval of the 2024 Bruce County Asset Management Plan
Bruce County Council
Bruce County Council is meeting to decide on infrastructure repairs, funding agreements, and official plan amendments. The body will review a preferred alternative for the Durham Street Bridge and vote on updates to fees and purchasing policies.
- Endorsement of Alternative 2 (Bridge Repair/Rehabilitation) for the Durham Street Bridge in Walkerton
- Approval of $16,000 from Brucelea Haven Departmental Donation Reserve for resident TV and staff room improvements
- By-law 2024-043 to adopt Official Plan Amendment C-2024-002 (Dales)
- By-law 2024-044 to amend the Fees and Charges By-law
- By-law 2024-045 to establish a Purchasing Policy By-law
Striking Committee
The Striking Committee will adopt the July 4, 2024 meeting minutes and review the 2024 Procedural By‑law. It will recommend specific amendments, including appointing the Clerk as Returning Officer, adding a nomination period for Warden elections, and removing references to the Warden for health‑board appointments. The Committee will also move to a closed session under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(b).
- Adopt July 4, 2024 Striking Committee minutes (SC_Jul04_2024).
- Recommend amending Section 22.15 to make the Clerk the Returning Officer and the CAO and Deputy CAO scrutineers.
- Recommend adding a nomination period for election of Warden and Deputy Warden.
- Recommend amending Sections 21.1 and 21.2 to remove Warden reference for board appointments.
- Proceed to a closed session per Municipal Act Section 239(2)(b).
Striking Committee
The Striking Committee will meet to adopt minutes from the May 2, 2024 meeting and determine participants for the 2024 CAO performance evaluation. The committee also intends to enter a closed session regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual.
- Adoption of May 2, 2024, meeting minutes
- Confirmation of Warden Peabody and Deputy Warden Charbonneau for the 2024 CAO performance evaluation meetings
- Closed session regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual
Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management
The Committee of Management will review the second quarter 2024 quality report for long-term care homes. The committee will also receive an operations report covering April, May, and June 2024. The agenda includes a recommendation to approve minutes from the April 4, 2024 meeting.
- Review of Q2 2024 Long Term Care Quality Report
- Review of Q2 2024 Long Term Care Operations Report
- Approval of April 4, 2024 meeting minutes
Bruce County Council
The council is reviewing the 2024-26 Housing Action Plan and several municipal by-laws. Agenda items include funding for economic development, road maintenance equipment, and long-term care improvements.
- Approval of Official Plan Amendment C-2024-002 for lands in South Bruce Peninsula
- $29,000 contribution from the Economic Development Departmental Reserve to a Rural Economic Development program
- Up to $70,000 from the Gordon Henry Amrell Trust for murals in long-term care homes
- Purchase of a used spray patcher truck up to $75,000 plus HST
- Increase of 910 annual Social Worker hours for Bruce Lea Haven and Gateway Haven
Special Meeting - Bruce County Council
Bruce County Council is meeting to consider endorsing the Indigenous Reconciliation Framework and the Saugeen Anishnaabek Reconciliation Pathway and Action Plan. The council will also vote on By-law 2024-042 to confirm the proceedings of this special meeting.
- Endorsement of Reconciliation Framework and Saugeen Anishnaabek Reconciliation Pathway and Action Plan
- Approval of By-law 2024-042 (Confirmatory By-law)
Bruce County Housing Corporation
The Bruce County Housing Corporation is considering a motion to begin exploring land acquisition opportunities for a multi-residential community housing build. This exploration would focus on the inland region of Bruce County. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the June 6, 2024 meeting.
- Motion to explore land acquisition for multi-residential community housing in inland Bruce County
- Approval of June 6, 2024, meeting minutes
Bruce County Council
The council is reviewing several reports and considering motions regarding regional transit and healthcare. A motion was introduced calling on the Ontario Ministry of Health to halt planned hospital service reductions in the Bruce, Grey, and Huron region. The agenda also includes discussions on energy conservation and local service investments.
- Motion calling for a pause on hospital service reductions in the Bruce, Grey, and Huron region
- Authorization for a Memorandum of Understanding regarding Grey Transit Route 5 extensions
- Endorsement of Saugeen Shores resolution for cemetery preservation and maintenance funding
- Authorization for staffing increases in Long Term Care to support four hours of care per resident
Bruce County Public Library Board
The Bruce County Public Library Board will review the Intellectual Freedom policy and approve minutes from May 22, 2024. The board will also receive reports on 2023 audited financial statements, reserve policies, and library usage.
- Review of Intellectual Freedom policy
- Approval of May 22, 2024 meeting minutes
- Presentation of 2023 Audited Financial Statements
- Discussion of revised reserve policy and annual balances
- Lucknow Branch update
Bruce County Council
The Bruce County Council is reviewing reports on housing services and community grants. The agenda includes decisions on funding for the 1878 Schoolhouse restoration and a municipal agreement for the Sauble Beach Paramedic Station. Council will also discuss engagement regarding nuclear energy sector projects.
- $320,000 + HST tender award to Colonial Building Restorations
- Approval of Hampton Woods draft plan of subdivision unlapsing
- Agreement for Sauble Beach Paramedic Station at 672 Main Street
- Endorsement of the Global Partnership for Nuclear Communities declaration
- Transfer payment agreement for Spring Creek Restoration Project