Georgian Bluffs public meetings in 2024

Council Meeting

The Georgian Bluffs Council will approve a $387,885 contract with WT Infrastructure Solutions Inc. for engineering services on the Pottawatomi watermain extension. It will also consider two zoning by‑law amendment proposals (Z05‑24 Weppler and Z06‑24 Hutchinson) and a request to extend the Cobble Beach draft plan to February 16 2028. A municipal drain capital operating plan memo will be received for information.

• Award of $387,885 contract to WT Infrastructure Solutions Inc. for Pottawatomi watermain extension (DEV2024-064)
• Zoning By‑law Amendment Z05‑24 (Weppler) – staff report and signing authorization (DEV2024‑069)
• Zoning By‑law Amendment Z06‑24 (Hutchinson) – staff report and signing authorization (DEV2024‑070)
• Request for three‑year extension of Cobble Beach draft plan to Feb 16 2028 (DEV2024‑071)
• Municipal Drain Capital Operating Plan memo received for information (DEV2024‑072)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider two unfinished applications. It will recommend approval of Severance Application B24/24 and B25/24 (Bannerman) and Consent Application B05/24 (Heidolph), each subject to conditions such as reference plans, certificates of consent, fees, cash‑in‑lieu payments, and required studies. No new business is on the agenda.

• Approve Severance Application B24/24 and B25/24 (Bannerman) with conditions including a reference plan, certificate of consent, consent fee, 5% cash‑in‑lieu, updated karst assessment, environmental impact study, engineer letter, and zoning by‑law amendment
• Approve Consent Application B05/24 (Heidolph) with conditions including a reference plan, certificate of consent, consent fee, 5% cash‑in‑lieu, archaeological assessment, species‑at‑risk study, entrance permit, transfer for Louise Street (Plan 180), and by‑law deeming Plan 180 not a registered subdivision
• Adopt the agenda as presented
• Adopt the minutes of the November 19, 2024 Committee of Adjustment meeting
• No new business items were presented

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is set to award engineering contracts for the Pottawatomi watermain extension and the reconstruction of Old Beach Drive. The body will also approve the 2024-2025 Winter Operations Plan and finalize appointments to various committees and boards.

• Award of contract for Pottawatomi watermain extension ($387,885.00)
• Award of single-source contract for Old Beach Drive reconstruction ($1,320,000.00)
• Approval of 2024-2025 Winter Operations Plan
• Appointments to Council Committees and Boards
• Appointments to Committee of Adjustment

Council Meeting

The Township of Georgian Bluffs Council approved by-laws to authorize cost recovery for specific fire department responses and to create a school zone at Keppel Sarawak School. The meeting also adopted the minutes from the previous Committee of the Whole meeting and received reports on shared building services and cemetery fees.

• By-law 2024-058: Fire Department Cost Recovery
• By-law 2024-059: Agency Agreement with Fire Marque
• By-law 2024-060: Creation of School Zone at Keppel Sarawak School
• By-law 2024-061: Amend Procedure By-Law
• By-law 2024-062: Confirming By-law for proceedings

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review severance applications and a minor variance. One application is recommended for approval, while two others are deferred to future meetings.

• Severance Application B22/24 (Osborne) recommended for approval
• Minor Variance Application A02/24 (VanderKooy) recommended for approval
• Severance Applications B24/24 and B25/24 (Bannerman) deferred
• Severance Application B26/24 (Bradshaw) deferred
• Approval of minutes from October 15, 2024

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will recess to conduct a public hearing on Zoning By‑law Amendment Z‑07‑24 for 2036595 Ontario Inc / Stephan Barclay. Staff will present the Z‑07‑24 public meeting report for information. The council will consider adopting the 2025‑2030 Strategic Plan and direct staff to prepare a by‑law for its adoption. Additional items include a shared building services pilot with the City of Owen Sound, an award of a surplus scrap metal contract, and an update to the Procedure By‑law.

• Public hearing on Zoning By‑law Amendment Z‑07‑24 (2036595 Ontario Inc / Stephan Barclay)
• Approval direction for the 2025‑2030 Strategic Plan
• Shared Building Services pilot transition with the City of Owen Sound
• Award of RFP 2024‑14 for surplus scrap metal to All Ontario Recycling
• Mid‑Term Procedure By‑law update to amend By‑law 2019‑125

Inter Township Joint Board of Management

The Inter Township Joint Board of Management will consider the draft 2025 budget for the Inter Township Fire Department. The agenda includes a 10‑year capital plan covering 2025 to 2034, a request for high‑angle equipment, and a request for washroom renovations. The board is asked to endorse the draft budget and forward it to the ownership councils for review and approval.

• Endorse draft 2025 Inter Township Fire Department budget
• Review 10‑Year Capital Plan (2025‑2034)
• Consider budget request for high‑angle equipment
• Consider budget request for washroom renovations

Special Council Meeting

The Township of Georgian Bluffs will hold a special council meeting to discuss the 2025 Draft Budget and approve an updated Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy. The meeting includes a strategic session and follow-up reports on budget requests.

• Strategic session to discuss 2025 Draft Budget
• Approval of updated Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy
• 2025 Hard Surface Preservation Program road sections
• Kemble Athletic Fields Playground budget request
• Professional Development Budget follow-up report

Council Meeting

The Georgian Bluffs Council will consider and adopt three by-laws covering a fee waiver policy, amendments to the donation policy, and the Hutten Land Transfer that authorizes closing a public highway in the Derby area. Staff reports on the Green Fleet Strategy, cemetery software procurement, and 2025 budget survey results will be received for information. A delegation from the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority will present its 2025 draft budget, and the council will waive a procedural by-law to allow the presentation to exceed the usual time limit.

• Adopt By-law 2024-053 – Fee Waiver Policy for the township
• Adopt By-law 2024-054 – Amendments to the Donation Policy
• Adopt By-law 2024-055 – Hutten Land Transfer authorizing closure of a public highway in Derby
• Delegate authority to negotiate cemetery software purchase under $25,000
• Waive Procedure By-law 2019-125 to let Grey Sauble Conservation Authority presentation exceed 10 minutes

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider staff reports on a Green Fleet Strategy, including acknowledgment of contributions, use of a fleet GHG estimating tool in the 2025 Asset Management Plan, and development of a long‑term zero‑emission vehicle program. It will receive the Functional Road Classifications report and begin drafting a service level policy for each road class. The committee will also receive the 2025 Budget Survey results and authorize negotiations for cemetery software up to $25,000.

• Green Fleet Strategy: acknowledge expertise, adopt GHG tool for asset plan, plan zero‑emission vehicle program
• Functional Road Classifications report and draft service level policy
• 2025 Budget Survey results received for information
• Cemetery software purchase authority up to $25,000
• Order to amend agenda to consider Green Fleet presentation by Roger Martin

Council Meeting

The Council will recess the meeting for a public hearing on rezoning application Z05‑24 for Rob and Erin Weppler, which proposes converting land currently zoned M1‑1 to a site‑specific agricultural use to allow three residential apartments. Staff will recommend approval of the amendment pending agency comments. The Council will also adopt a short‑term rental licensing program, authorize a two‑year cost‑recovery agreement with Fire Marque (with an option to renew up to five additional years), approve $30,740.25 plus HST and 7 % admin for the Official Plan update, and consider reducing the speed limit on Vault Works Road to 60 km/h.

• Public hearing and recommendation to approve Z05‑24 rezoning for the Weppler property (M1‑1 to site‑specific agricultural use, 3 residential apartments)
• Adoption of Short Term Rental Accommodations licensing program (Option 1, vote 4‑to‑3)
• Authorization of agreement with Fire Marque for cost‑recovery, initial two‑year term with option to renew up to five years
• Approval of $30,740.25 + HST + 7 % admin for Official Plan update funding from working capital reserve
• Recommendation to reduce speed limit on Vault Works Road (West Street to Grey Road 17) to 60 km/h

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider application DEV2024-056, a severance request for lot B23/24 (Taylor). The recommendation is to approve the application provided several conditions are met, including a reference plan, a certificate of consent, payment of the consent fee, a 5% cash‑in‑lieu of parkland, a zoning by‑law amendment, and an engineer’s letter of opinion.

• Severance application DEV2024-056 for B23/24 (Taylor) – recommendation for approval with conditions
• Requirement to complete and file a Reference Plan or obtain an exemption
• Certificate of Consent to be affixed to the deed within two years of the decision
• Applicant to pay the applicable consent certification fee and 5% cash‑in‑lieu of parkland
• Zoning by‑law amendment and engineer’s Letter of Opinion to address bedrock extraction

Inter Township Joint Board of Management

The Inter Township Joint Board of Management will receive the 2025 draft operating and capital budget and the 10‑year capital plan for the Inter Township Fire Department for information. A closed‑session meeting is scheduled to discuss labour‑relations or employee‑negotiation matters, specifically a staffing update. All other agenda items are routine approvals, with no new business or unfinished business listed.

• 2025 Draft Inter Township Fire Department Operating and Capital Budget
• ITFD 10‑Year Capital Plan (2025‑2034)
• High Angle Equipment purchase request
• Washroom Renovation request
• Closed session on labour relations – staffing update

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive several staff reports and make recommendations. Council will consider a public hearing for development application Z‑06‑24 (Larry Hutchinson), a speed‑limit reduction on Vault Works Road, funding of $30,740.25 for the Official Plan update, a land transfer to Hutten & Co., and revisions to the Township Donation and Fee Waiver policies.

• Reduce speed limit on Vault Works Road (West Street to Grey Road 17) from 80 km/h to 60 km/h
• Authorize $30,740.25 (plus HST and 7% admin) for the Official Plan Update scope change
• Transfer vacant parcel CON 5 PT LOT 17 RP 16R7880 to Hutten & Co. Land and Shore and close the road by‑law
• Recess the meeting to hold a public hearing for development application Z‑06‑24 (Larry Hutchinson)
• Amend the Township Donation Policy and approve a new Fee Waiver Policy

Council Meeting

The council will consider staff report DEV2024-056 to award a contract to Pearson Engineering Limited for engineering services on the MCEA Sideroad 3 Bridge, authorizing $148,140 (excluding HST) and using the Working Capital Reserve. It will also vote on By-law 2024-025 to authorize a franchise agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc., reading it a third time before passing. The meeting includes adoption of the Consent Agenda items and confirmation of By-law 2024-046 that records the council's proceedings on October 2, 2024.

• Award of contract for engineering services for MCEA Sideroad 3 Bridge – Pearson Engineering Limited, $148,140 (excl. HST)
• By-law 2024-025 – Enbridge Franchise Agreement authorizing a franchise with Enbridge Gas Inc.
• Consent Agenda items: Grey County resolution letters and municipal resolutions on cellular coverage, family physicians, and renovictions
• Adoption of By-law 2024-046 confirming council proceedings on October 2, 2024

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is discussing cost recovery options for fire services and the implementation of a short-term rental licensing program. The body is also reviewing drainage reports for Balmy Beach and a subdivision reinstatement request for Georgian Shores Estates.

• Proposed agreement with Fire Marque for a fire services indemnification program (initial two-year term)
• Implementation of 'Option 1' for licensing and regulating short-term rental accommodations
• Conditional support for Georgian Shores Estates Plan of Subdivision reinstatement of draft plan approval
• Review of report CAO2024-022 regarding Balmy Beach Drainage
• Closed session to discuss a property matter and service extension negotiations

Special Council Meeting

Council is holding a special strategic session to review 2025 budget priorities, including tax-funded and water-funded base budgets. The meeting includes a review of various capital project requests across infrastructure, community services, and corporate operations.

• Bridge replacements for 2025 and 2026
• Water rates study and water meter replacement
• LED lighting retrofit for tennis courts and boat launch
• Cemetery capital repairs for Boyd Columbarium and Mount Pleasant Outbuilding
• Fibre optic internet for the Administration Office

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider two new development applications. One application is recommended for approval with specific conditions, while the other is recommended for deferral.

• Application DEV2024-050 (B21/24 Wilson): Recommended for approval with conditions including a 5% cash-in-lieu of parkland payment
• Application DEV2024-049 (B20/24 Beckett): Recommended to be deferred until review agency comments are addressed

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing recommendations from the Committee of the Whole to approve two zoning by-law amendments. The body is also receiving reports on fire prevention and dog park engagement results.

• Zoning Application Z03-24 (Kevin Kirk): Proposed reduced lot area/frontage and archaeological assessment requirement near Mountain Lake
• Zoning Application Z04-24 (Chattha/Newell): Proposed rezoning to Environmental Protection and reduced access allowance from high water floodline
• CAO2024-017: Dog Park Engagement Results Summary including potential locations at Shallow Lake Community Centre and former Ball Diamond
• CAO2024-016: Fire Prevention Mid-Year Report 2024
• Resolution from Inter Township Joint Board of Management regarding expanding the life of fire apparatus

Committee of the Whole

The Committee recessed to hold public hearings on two zoning by‑law amendment applications: Z‑03‑24 for Kevin Kirk and Z‑04‑24 for Perminder Chattha and Colleen Newell. Recommendations were made to approve both amendments, subject to comments, and forward them to Council. Additional items included a fire‑prevention mid‑year report, a dog‑park engagement summary, an $80,000 asphalt‑patch contract, and a special‑events permit for Shouldice Stone’s grand opening.

• Z‑03‑24 Kevin Kirk zoning amendment – reduced lot area, holding provision for archaeological assessment
• Z‑04‑24 Chattha/Newell zoning amendment – rezone SR to EP, reduce access allowance, add holding provision
• Acceptance of $80,000 quote from Multiple Enterprises Inc for miscellaneous asphalt patches
• Issuance of Special Events Permit 5‑2024 to Shouldice Stone for Grand Opening on Sep 18, 2024
• Receipt of Fire Prevention Mid‑Year Report 2024 for information

Special Council Meeting

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Council Meeting

The Township of Georgian Bluffs is deciding on a funding agreement for the Canada Community-Building Fund and a contract for a hard surface preservation program. Council is also reviewing a request for a cemetery columbarium and a special events permit for the Concours d’Elegance.

• Authorization of a contract for the Hard Surface Preservation Program not to exceed $500,000.00
• Purchase of a 48-Niche Columbarium Unit from Nelson Granite Ltd for Mount Pleasant Cemetery for $30,000
• By-Law 2024-042 to authorize a Municipal Funding Agreement on the Canada Community-Building Fund
• Special Events Permit 4-2024 for the 2024 Concours d’Elegance
• Proposal for a 2025 Budget Request to address Invasive Species and Noxious Weeds

Inter Township Joint Board of Management

The Inter Township Fire Department Joint Board of Management is meeting to review financial reports and approve capital spending. The board is considering using the future capital reserve to cover a general deficit and awarding a contract for HVAC improvements.

• Proposal to fund a $274,579 general deficit from the future capital reserve
• Proposed $17,280 plus HST contract to Ken Philip Climate Control for HVAC installation
• Review of 2023 Draft Audited Financial Statements by BDO Canada LLP
• Review of January–June 2024 Financial Update
• Approval of the 2025 Board Meeting Schedule

Committee of Adjustment

The Georgian Bluffs Committee of Adjustment will consider new applications for land severances and lot additions, recommending approvals with conditions for Lundy, Hambly, and Kirk, and a denial for Taylor. It will also issue a certificate of cancellation for Galloway's consent and approve the 2025 meeting schedule. Procedural items such as agenda approval, minutes adoption, and the next meeting date are also on the agenda.

• Approve severance application DEV2024-041 (Lundy – B13-24) with reference plan and study conditions
• Deny severance application DEV2024-042 (Taylor – B14-24, B15-24, B16-24) due to non‑compliance with Grey County lot density policies
• Approve lot addition DEV2024-043 (Hambly – B17-24) with reference plan and certification fee conditions
• Approve severance application DEV2024-045 (Kirk – B19-24) with reference plan, certification fee, archaeological contact, and a zoning by‑law amendment
• Issue certificate of cancellation for DEV2024-047 (Galloway – B08-24) as per Planning Act subsection 53(45)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold a public hearing regarding the Forbes Quarry expansion. Members will also review a road preservation program that may authorize purchases up to $500,000 and discuss updates to the township donation policy.

• Public hearing for Forbes Quarry expansion (Zoning By-Law Application Z-09-23)
• Hard Surface Preservation Program (DEV2024-035) with potential spending up to $500,000
• Updates to the Township Donation Policy (COR2024-022)
• Review of Draft Community Improvement Plan and Recommendations (DEV2024-038)
• Authorization of Canada Community Building Fund agreement (COR2024-024)

Council Meeting

Council will consider a shared services agreement with the City of Owen Sound for fire prevention services, capped at $50,000 for 2024. The agenda also includes a new short-term rental licensing framework and a private road maintenance grant program. Additionally, updates to backyard poultry regulations and zoning amendments are up for review.

• Shared services agreement with Owen Sound for fire prevention (max $50,000 in 2024)
• New licensing framework for short-term rental accommodations
• Private road maintenance grant program (up to $2,500)
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z-02-24 for 319913 Kemble Road
• Proposed updates to permit backyard poultry on certain residential properties

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is deciding on a Zoning By-Law Amendment Application and discussing backyard poultry regulations, private road maintenance grants, and short term rental accommodations licensing. The meeting also includes a public hearing for the Zoning By-Law Amendment Application Z-02-24 for Mark, Mitchell, and Sarah-May Taylor.

• Zoning By-Law Amendment Application Z-02-24
• Backyard Poultry Updated By-law
• Private Road Maintenance Grants program
• Short Term Rental Accommodations Licensing Framework

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council meeting includes a strategic session to discuss Township fees and charges. The agenda also features a closed session for a leadership workshop.

• Strategic session regarding Township fees and charges
• Leadership Workshop training session
• Confirmation of By-law No. 2024-036

Council Meeting

The Council will adopt minutes from the June 5 Committee of the Whole meeting, which included decisions on bridge engineering and equipment purchases. The agenda also includes amendments to the 2024 Council schedule and road allowance by-laws.

• $243,200 single-source contract for Emery’s Bridge engineering services
• Purchase of a used brush chipper up to $40,000
• Amendments to the 2024 Council meeting schedule
• Road allowance by-law amendments
• No Demand for Service Agreements for Miller and Pearson

Committee of the Whole

The Committee will hold a public meeting regarding updates to the Official Plan. The agenda also includes considering an engineering contract for Emery's Bridge replacement and the purchase of a used brush chipper.

• Single-source contract award to GEI Consultants for $243,200 (excluding HST) for Emery's Bridge engineering services
• Public meeting and education session regarding Official Plan updates
• Purchase of a used brush chipper with an upset limit of $40,000
• Updates to the CAO Performance Review Policy