Georgian Bluffs public meetings in 2025

BioGRID Joint Board of Management

The BioGRID Joint Board of Management will review and endorse a 2026 draft operating and capital budget. The Board will also receive draft financial statements from 2024 for information.

• Endorse 2026 Draft Operating and Capital Budget
• Receive 2024 Draft Financial Statements for information
• Adopt minutes from September 22, 2025 meeting

The board adopted the minutes from the September 22, 2025 meeting. It approved an agenda addition to discuss the divestment of Chatsworth’s interest in the BioGRID partnership. The 2024 draft financial statements were received for information. The board endorsed the 2026 draft operating and capital budget and directed staff to forward it to the respective municipal councils.

• Adopted September 22, 2025 BioGRID minutes (approved)
• Approved agenda amendment adding divestment discussion under Unfinished Business (approved)
• Received 2024 Draft Financial Statements for information (approved)
• Endorsed 2026 Draft Operating and Capital Budget and directed staff to forward it to the Georgian Bluffs mayor and Chatsworth council (approved)

Council Meeting

The Georgian Bluffs Council will consider several items, including a $563,042 per‑year water operations and maintenance agreement with the Ontario Clean Water Agency. It will also approve a $413,194.99 budget increase for the replacement of Emery’s Bridge, authorize multiple tractor and equipment purchases totaling $212,437.89, and award a $20,012.30 contract for a water rates study. Additional actions include adopting a zoning by‑law amendment and updating procedural by‑law 2019‑125.

• Approve Water Operations Agreement with OCWA for $563,042 annually (2026‑2030), funded by water fees and tax levy
• Increase budget for Emery’s Bridge replacement by $413,194.99 (plus HST) using bridge reserve funds
• Authorize purchase of tractors and equipment from Roberts Farm Equipment totaling $212,437.89 (plus HST)
• Award water rates study contract to DFA Infrastructure International Inc. for $20,012.30 (incl. HST)
• Approve amendment to By‑Law 2019‑125 (procedure updates) and adopt Zoning By‑Law Amendment Z09‑25 for Van Loo

The council adopted the agenda and previous meeting minutes, received a report on the Sarawak and Kemble playground engagement, and adopted a resolution opposing the proposed Huron‑Superior Regional Conservation Authority. It approved a five‑year water operations agreement with the Ontario Clean Water Agency for $563,042 annually, and directed staff to prepare a letter of support for a Blue Box recycling initiative. The Committee of Whole minutes and a Big Bay Estates report were also approved.

• Adopted agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted previous meeting minutes (carried)
• Received Sarawak/Kemble playground engagement report (carried)
• Adopted resolution opposing proposed Huron‑Superior Regional Conservation Authority (carried)
• Approved five‑year water operations agreement with OCWA for $563,042 annually (approved)
• Directed staff to prepare a letter of support for Blue Box recycling to Grey County (carried)
• Adopted Committee of Whole minutes and recommendations (carried)
• Approved receipt of Big Bay Estates report (approved)

Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board

The Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board will adopt its agenda and approve the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting. It will receive the Q3 2025 report for information. The board will approve the 2026 meeting calendar and consider moving into a closed session to discuss a draft performance evaluation.

• Adoption of the agenda
• Approval of October 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• Receipt of Q3 2025 Grey Bruce CSPA report
• Approval of the 2026 Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board meeting calendar
• Closed session recommendation to discuss draft Detachment Commander performance evaluation

The board approved the meeting agenda and the October 28, 2025 minutes. It received the Q3 2025 report and approved the 2026 board meeting calendar. The consent agenda and a closed‑session to review the commander’s performance evaluation were also approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Agenda approved (moved by Member Wood, seconded by Member Dowd)
• October 28, 2025 minutes approved (moved by Member Robert Nicol, seconded by Member Carol Reaney)
• Q3 2025 Detachment Commander report received and approved (moved by Member Scott Mackey, seconded by Member Gary Wood)
• 2026 board meeting calendar approved (moved by Member Gary Wood, seconded by Member Todd Dowd)
• Consent agenda approved for information (moved by Member Scott Mackey, seconded by Member Carol Reaney)
• Closed session approved to discuss commander performance evaluation (moved by Member Scott Mackey, seconded by Vice Chair Bob Nicol)
• Meeting adjourned (moved by Member Carol Reaney, seconded by Member Gary Wood)

Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board Sub Committee

The sub‑committee will hold a closed session to consider the draft Detachment Commander Performance Evaluation for calendar year 2025. After the closed session, the committee will hear public comments on the commander’s performance review and report the closed‑session outcome. The meeting will then be adjourned, with the next regular meeting scheduled for November 25 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

• Closed session to discuss draft Detachment Commander Performance Evaluation for 2025 (personal matters about an identifiable individual)
• Public comments on OPP Detachment Commander Performance Review
• Reporting out of closed session
• Adjournment of the meeting
• Next regular meeting set for November 25, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

The committee approved the meeting agenda as presented. It then moved into a closed session to discuss the draft Detachment Commander Performance Evaluation and approved that closed session. No further actions were taken, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Agenda approved (motion by Monica Singh Soares, seconded by Cathy Moore Coburn)
• Closed session approved (motion by Robert Nicol, seconded by Monica Singh Soares)
• No further action taken after closed session report
• Meeting adjourned (motion by Monica Singh Soares, seconded by Robert Nicol)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider a five‑year agreement with the Ontario Clean Water Agency for water operation and maintenance services at $563,042 annually, subject to CPI adjustments. It will also receive reports on extensions of draft plan approvals for the Blue Bay Villas and Deerfield Acres subdivisions, a pre‑servicing agreement for Phase 3 of the Cobble Beach development, and changes to recycling collection responsibilities effective January 1 2026. Additional items include approval of the 2025‑2026 Winter Operations Plan and acknowledgment of the transition of recycling services to the Province.

• Approve OCWA water operations agreement: $563,042 per year for five years
• Extend draft plan approval for Georgian Villas Inc. (Blue Bay Villas) to Feb 18 2029
• Extend draft plan approval for Deerfield Acres subdivision to July 23 2029
• Authorize Cobble Beach Phase 3 pre‑servicing agreement (tree removal, access road, erosion control)
• Acknowledge transition of recycling collection to Ontario province Jan 1 2026

The council approved a five‑year water operations and maintenance agreement with the Ontario Clean Water Agency at an annual cost of $563,042.00. It also approved three‑year extensions of draft approvals for the Georgian Villas (Blue Bay Villas) condominium plan and the Deerfield Acres subdivision, and authorized a pre‑servicing agreement for Phase 3 of the Cobble Beach development. Additional approvals included the transition of recycling collection to the province and the 2025‑2026 winter operations plan.

• Approved water operations agreement with OCWA ($563,042.00 annually)
• Approved three‑year extension of draft approval for Georgian Villas (Blue Bay Villas) to Feb 18 2029
• Approved three‑year extension of draft approval for Deerfield Acres subdivision to July 23 2029
• Approved pre‑servicing agreement for Phase 3 of Cobble Beach development (tree removal, site grubbing, erosion control, access road)
• Approved recycling transition to province effective Jan 1 2026 and staff communication to IC&I property owners
• Approved 2025‑2026 Winter Operations Plan
• Received DEV2025-069 Big Bay Estates report for information
• Adopted agenda as presented

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is scheduled to meet on November 18, 2025. The agenda text provided is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific applications or decisions.

• Meeting scheduled for November 18, 2025
• Committee of Adjustment session

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council will recess for a Strategic Session to receive the 2026 Mayor’s Budget presentation and related appendices. It will consider and pass By‑law No. 2025‑074 to confirm the council proceedings of November 14, 2025. The meeting will also set the date for the next regular council session.

• 2026 Mayor’s Budget Presentation (PDF)
• Appendix A – Service Alignment Chart (PDF)
• Appendix B – 2025 Project Status Update (PDF)
• Appendix C – 2026 Project Summary (PDF)
• By‑law 2025‑074 – Confirming By‑law (PDF)

The council approved the agenda as presented. It recessed the meeting to hold a strategic session and later adjourned that session to resume the special council meeting. By-law No.2025-074 was read and passed to confirm the November 14 proceedings. The meeting was then adjourned at 2:18 p.m.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• Motion to recess and enter Strategic Session at 9:02 a.m. carried
• Motion to adjourn Strategic Session and resume meeting at 2:17 p.m. carried
• By-law No.2025-074 confirming proceedings read and passed (carried)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting at 2:18 p.m. carried

Council Meeting

The Georgian Bluffs Council will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning by-law amendment for lands at HMS PT LOT 20. The body is also deciding on the adoption of the 2025 Emergency Plan and a collective bargaining agreement with SEIU Local 2.

• Public hearing for Zoning By-Law application Z-10-25 (Treurniet) for HMS PT LOT 20
• Approval of By-law 2025-071 to adopt the 2025 Emergency Management Plan and Program
• Approval of By-law 2025-072 to authorize a Collective Bargaining Agreement with SEIU Local 2
• Review of Ontario Clean Water Agency performance reports for Shallow Lake, East Linton, Pottawatomi, and Oxenden systems
• Closed session to discuss contract negotiations

The council adopted the 2025 Emergency Plan, Program and By‑law 2025‑071. It also approved the Collective Bargaining Agreement with SEIU Local 2 and By‑law 2025‑072. The Z‑10‑25 zoning application was deferred and staff were directed to prepare a report on the Environmental Initiatives Officer. Staff were instructed to draft letters of support for Stone Mills’ Emerald Ash Borer funding request and Whitby’s extended producer‑responsibility recycling proposal.

• Adopted agenda as presented (Carried)
• Adopted minutes of previous meetings (Carried)
• Deferred consideration of Z‑10‑25 zoning application and directed staff to report (Carried)
• Adopted Consent Agenda (Carried)
• Approved 2025 Emergency Plan, Program and By‑law 2025‑071 (Carried)
• Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement with SEIU Local 2 and By‑law 2025‑072 (Carried)
• Directed staff to draft letters of support for Stone Mills and Whitby initiatives (Carried)
• Directed staff to report on Environmental Initiatives Officer activities (Carried)

Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board Sub Committee

The Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board Sub‑Committee will hold a closed session to consider the draft Detachment Commander Performance Evaluation for calendar year 2025. After the closed session, the committee will forward the Draft Detachment Commander Performance Review Feedback Form to the Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board for final approval. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, territorial acknowledgement, declaration of pecuniary interest, agenda approval, and adjournment.

• Closed session to discuss the draft Detachment Commander Performance Evaluation (2025) under Section 44(2) exemption of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019
• Public comments on the OPP Detachment Commander Performance Review
• Forward Draft Detachment Commander Performance Review Feedback Form to the Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board for final approval
• Approval of the agenda as presented
• Adjournment and scheduling of the next regular board meeting on November 25, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

The committee approved the meeting agenda as presented. It moved into a closed session to discuss the draft Detachment Commander Performance Evaluation. The committee voted to reconvene on November 21, 2025, and to forward the draft performance‑review feedback form to the Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board for final approval. The meeting was adjourned at 11:39 a.m.

• Agenda approved (motion by Cathy Moore Coburn, seconded by Karl Ellis)
• Closed session approved (motion by Bob Nicol, seconded by Cathy Moore Coburn)
• Reconvene on November 21, 2025 approved (motion by Cathy Moore Coburn, seconded by Monica Singh Soares)
• Forward draft Detachment Commander Performance Review Feedback Form approved (same motion)
• Meeting adjourned at 11:39 a.m. approved (motion by Karl Ellis, seconded by Cathy Moore Coburn)

Council Remuneration Committee

The Council Remuneration Committee will approve its agenda and the minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting. It will then consider the final recommendation report and draft policy for council remuneration covering 2026‑2030, and recommend that these materials be presented at the Committee of the Whole meeting on November 19, 2025. No unfinished business was listed.

• Approve agenda as presented
• Approve minutes of the November 4, 2025 meeting
• Approve final recommendation report for 2026‑2030 council remuneration
• Approve draft council remuneration policy for 2026‑2030
• Recommend presentation of the remuneration materials at the Committee of the Whole on Nov 19, 2025

The Remuneration Committee approved the agenda and the minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting. It also approved several amendments to the 2026‑2030 Draft Council Remuneration Policy and the accompanying Recommendations Document. The meeting was adjourned at 3:17 p.m.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes of the November 4, 2025 meeting
• Approved amendment to Draft Council Remuneration Policy (Page 4): mileage will not be reimbursed for attendance at regular meetings at the administration office
• Approved amendment to Recommendations Document (Page 7): corrected typo in financial impact sentence
• Approved amendment to Recommendations Document (Page 8): added clarification about year‑over‑year fluctuation of meeting‑related compensation
• Approved amendment to Recommendations Document (Page 4, Paragraph 2): statement that Council compensation is fair and comparable to other municipalities
• Adjourned meeting at 3:17 p.m.

Committee of the Whole

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion or decision items.

Special Council Meeting

Council will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning by-law amendment for a property at 017111 Grey Bruce Line. The meeting also includes the appointment of a new councillor and the administration of the oath of office.

• Public hearing for Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-09-25 (017111 Grey Bruce Line) to adjust lot area requirements and building coverage
• By-Law 2025-069 to appoint Ejaye McComb to the Office of Councillor
• Administration of Oath of Office for Ejaye McComb
• By-Law 2025-070 Confirming By-law

The council passed By‑law 2025‑069 appointing Ejaye McComb to the office of councillor. It approved attendance at Remembrance Day ceremonies for Shallow Lake/Hepworth, Owen Sound, Tara and Wiarton, later amending the Wiarton representative to Councillor Ejaye McComb. The council recommended that Zoning By‑law amendment Z‑09‑25 be approved and forwarded to a future meeting, and it carried motions to recess for the public hearing, confirm the meeting minutes, and adjourn.

• Approved agenda as amended – Carried
• Recessed special meeting for public hearing on Z‑09‑25 – Carried
• Recommended approval of Zoning By‑law amendment Z‑09‑25 and forward to future council – Carried
• Passed By‑law 2025‑069 appointing Ejaye McComb as councillor – Carried
• Approved Remembrance Day ceremony attendance (Shallow Lake/Hepworth, Owen Sound, Tara, Wiarton) – Carried
• Amended Remembrance Day attendance to replace Wiarton representative with Councillor Ejaye McComb – Carried
• Confirmed By‑law 2025‑70 to record the meeting proceedings – Carried
• Adjourned meeting at 5:27 p.m. – Carried

Council Remuneration Committee

The Council Remuneration Committee is reviewing a report on council salary versus a salary plus per diem pay structure. The committee is considering endorsing a strictly salary-based pay structure for the 2026-2030 policy.

• Report COR2025-046 regarding Council Salary vs Salary plus Per Diem Pay Structure
• Proposed 2026-2030 Council Remuneration Policy (Option 1: Strictly Salary Pay Structure)
• Finalization of policy recommendation for presentation to Council on November 19, 2025

The Council Remuneration Committee approved the agenda and the September 30 meeting minutes. It received a report comparing council salary to a salary‑plus‑per‑diem model and endorsed Option 1, a strictly salary pay structure, approving the draft remuneration policy for recommendation to Council. The Committee directed staff to finalize the report, complete the financial impact section, and compile the final document for presentation to Council on November 19, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 3:54 p.m.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes of September 30, 2025 meeting
• Received council salary vs salary‑plus‑per‑diem report for information
• Endorsed Option 1: Strictly Salary Pay Structure and approved draft Council Remuneration Policy for recommendation to Council
• Directed Committee to provide contribution to working draft report by November 7
• Directed staff to complete the financial impact section of the report
• Directed staff to compile the final report for Committee review
• Approved adjournment at 3:54 p.m.

Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board

The Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board will receive and comment on the Draft 2026‑2029 Detachment Action Plan. It will approve the 2026 Draft Budget after a Q3 financial update. The Board will designate two members and an alternate to attend OAPSB Zone 5 meetings and will consider proposals to amend board composition for continuity. Minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting will also be approved.

• Approve the 2026 Draft Budget (after 2025 Q3 financial update)
• Receive Draft 2026‑2029 Detachment Action Plan for review and comment
• Designate two members plus an alternate to attend OAPSB Zone 5 meetings
• Consider options to amend the Board's composition to prioritize continuity
• Approve minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting

The Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board approved its agenda and the September 23, 2025 minutes. It received the Draft 2026‑2029 Detachment Action Plan for review and directed municipalities to share comments by November 25, 2025. The Board approved the creation of a Detachment Commander Performance Review Sub‑Committee and adopted the 2026 draft budget, allocating $97,200 from municipalities and $5,000 from reserves. Chair Gerry Solursh, Vice‑Chair Bob Nicol and alternate Monica Singh Soares were designated to attend OAPSB Zone 5 meetings and report back.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• September 23, 2025 minutes approved (unanimous)
• Draft 2026‑2029 Detachment Action Plan received for review and comment
• Detachment Commander Performance Review Sub‑Committee approved
• 2026 draft budget approved with municipal contribution of $97,200 and $5,000 reserve contribution
• Attendance at OAPSB Zone 5 meetings designated to Chair Gerry Solursh, Vice‑Chair Bob Nicol, and alternate Monica Singh Soares

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council meeting is a strategic session that includes presentations on insurance, water services, and municipal drainage. Council will consider a series of 2026 business‑plan requests covering water treatment, road and sidewalk projects, and community services. Staff will present a draft 2026 User Fees By‑law for future council consideration, and an update to the Asset Management Plan will be received for review.

• Nicol Insurance presentation
• Ontario Clean Water Agency water system presentation
• Johnson Municipal Drain infrastructure presentation
• Draft 2026 User Fees By‑law (fees and charges)
• 2026 Asset Management Plan Update (annual review)

The Special Council approved the agenda and endorsed the 2026 Business Plan requests with specific changes to funding allocations. Staff were directed to apply for a Community Emergency Preparedness Grant for road‑closure trailers and to investigate resurfacing the floor at Kemble Community Centre. The Council also instructed staff to present the 2026 User Fees By‑law at a future meeting and passed By‑law No. 2025‑068 confirming the council’s proceedings.

• Approved agenda (Carried)
• Endorsed 2026 Business Plan requests with funding revisions (Carried)
• Directed staff to apply for Community Emergency Preparedness Grant for road‑closure trailers (Carried)
• Directed staff to investigate floor resurfacing at Kemble Community Centre (Carried)
• Requested Mayor consider endorsed requests and approx 5% budget increase (Carried)
• Directed staff to present 2026 User Fees By‑law at upcoming meeting (Carried)
• Received Asset Management Plan Update report (Carried)
• Passed By‑law No. 2025‑068 confirming council proceedings (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider several severance applications, including approval of DEV2025‑073 (B14/25) for Elizabeth Van Loo and the Estate of Cornelius Van Loo, with conditions such as a reference plan, certificate of consent, consent fee, zoning‑by‑law amendment, entrance permits, and a Section 65 report. It will also consider approval of DEV2025‑074 (B13/25 and A07/25) and DEV2025‑075 (B19/25) with similar conditions, and a recommendation to defer decision on DEV2025‑076 (B16‑25, B17‑25, B18‑25) pending additional information. The agenda also includes election of a new Chair after the resignation of Chair Thompson and a welcome for new member Mayor Sue Carleton.

• Approval of Severance Application B14/25 (DEV2025‑073) for Van Loo estate with reference‑plan and zoning‑by‑law amendment conditions
• Approval of Severance Applications B13/25 and A07/25 (DEV2025‑074) for Van Loo estate with reference‑plan and fee conditions
• Approval of Severance Application B19/25 (DEV2025‑075) for Wright with reference‑plan, 5% cash‑in‑lieu of parkland, and entrance permit conditions
• Recommendation to defer decision on Severance Applications B16‑25, B17‑25, B18‑25 (DEV2025‑076) pending additional information
• Election of a new Committee Chair following resignation of Chair Thompson

The Committee of Adjustment elected Ron Glenn as its new Chair. It approved three severance applications (DEV2025-073, DEV2025-074, DEV2025-075) with specific conditions. It deferred a decision on three other severance applications (DEV2025-076). The meeting was then adjourned.

• Elected Ron Glenn as Committee Chair (Carried)
• Approved Severance DEV2025-073 for Elizabeth Van Loo with conditions (Carried)
• Approved Severance DEV2025-074 for Elizabeth Van Loo with conditions (Carried)
• Approved Severance DEV2025-075 for Mitch Wright with conditions (Carried)
• Deferred decision on Severance Applications B16-25, B17-25, B18-25 (Carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:05 p.m. (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council will begin with routine items and then move into a closed session for emergency management training under Section 239(3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001. After the training, members will confirm By‑Law No. 2025‑067, which records the proceedings of this special council meeting. The council will also set the date for the next regular meeting.

• Closed session for emergency management training (Section 239(3.1) Municipal Act)
• Confirmation of By‑Law No. 2025‑067 to record the special council proceedings
• Approval of the agenda as presented
• Declaration of pecuniary interest
• Scheduling of the next regular meeting: Committee of the Whole – November 5, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

The council approved the meeting agenda as presented. It moved into a closed session for emergency management training, which was carried. A motion to confirm By‑law No. 2025‑067 was deferred after the council lost quorum, so the business will be considered at a future meeting.

• Agenda approved as presented (carried)
• Closed session for emergency management training authorized (carried)
• By‑law No. 2025‑067 confirmation deferred (no quorum)

Council Meeting

The Township Council will consider and vote on several by‑laws, including By‑Law 2025‑063 that will deem certain lots on Plan 180 no longer registered. It will also vote on By‑Law 2025‑064 to renew the Risk Management Service Agreement with Grey Sauble Conservation Authority and By‑Law 2025‑065 to confirm the council's proceedings on October 15, 2025. In addition, the council will discuss a vacancy‑filling procedure and enter a closed session at 5:30 p.m. to address litigation matters.

• By‑Law 2025‑063 – Plan 180 Deeming By‑law to de‑register specific subdivision lots
• By‑Law 2025‑064 – Renewal of Risk Management Service Agreement with Grey Sauble Conservation Authority
• By‑Law 2025‑065 – Confirming By‑law for the council’s October 15, 2025 proceedings
• Council vacancy procedure discussion and possible policy draft
• Closed session at 5:30 p.m. to discuss litigation matters (drainage, OLT appeals)

The council adopted the agenda and consent agenda, directed staff to report on the BioGRID decommissioning and to send a letter of support to Woolwich, and approved two by‑laws—including one that authorizes a risk‑management service agreement with the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority. Council also tasked staff with preparing a corporate sponsorship information report and exploring a sponsorship policy. All motions were carried.

• Adopted agenda (RES2025-094) – carried
• Adopted consent agenda (RES2025-096) – carried
• Directed staff to report on BioGRID decommissioning (RES2025-097) – carried
• Received Council Remuneration Committee minutes for information (RES2025-099) – carried
• Sent letter of support to Township of Woolwich on Bill C‑61 (RES2025-098) – carried
• Approved By‑law 2025‑063 to deem Plan 180 lots unregistered – carried
• Approved By‑law 2025‑064 authorizing risk‑management agreement with Grey Sauble Conservation Authority – carried
• Directed staff to prepare corporate sponsorship report and explore policy (RES2025-104) – carried

Special Council Meeting

The Township of Georgian Bluffs is holding a special meeting to address a council vacancy. The session includes applicant presentations and a closed session to review applications.

• Applicant presentations for council vacancy
• Closed session to review council vacancy applications
• By-law 2025-066 to confirm proceedings of the special meeting

The council approved its agenda and moved into a closed session to review council vacancy applications. Council members voted 4‑2 to appoint Ejaye McComb to the vacant seat and directed staff to prepare a by‑law for a November 5 special meeting. The council then confirmed By‑law No. 2025‑066 that records the proceedings of this special meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:33 p.m.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• Closed session authorized to review council vacancy applications (carried)
• Ejaye McComb appointed to vacant council seat (4‑2 vote)
• Staff directed to present a by‑law at November 5 special meeting (carried)
• By‑law No. 2025‑066 confirming meeting proceedings passed (carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 8:33 p.m. (carried)

Inter Township Joint Board of Management

The Inter Township Fire Department Joint Board of Management is meeting to discuss the 2026 draft operating and capital budget and a 10-year capital plan. The board will also receive a third-quarter report from the Fire Chief and review correspondence regarding firefighter certification requirements.

• Draft 2026 Operating and Capital Budget and 10-Year Capital Plan
• Budget request for replacement of expiring SCBA air bottles (ITFD-2025-12)
• Budget request for Decon Unit (ITFD-2025-07)
• Budget request for washroom renovations
• Correspondence regarding mandatory firefighter certification requirements and exemption requests

The board approved the draft 2026 operating and capital budget and the 10‑year capital plan. Staff were instructed to forward the draft budget to the Georgian Bluffs and Meaford mayors and to review the Owen Sound Police dispatch contract for a possible RFP or renewal. The board also accepted the Q3 2025 fire report for information. The meeting was adjourned at 2:51 p.m.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Adopted minutes of July 15, 2025 meeting
• Endorsed 2026 Draft Operating and Capital Budget and 10‑Year Capital Plan; directed staff to forward draft to mayors
• Directed staff to review dispatch services to recommend RFP or renewal of Owen Sound Police contract
• Approved receipt of fire department Q3 2025 report for information
• Adjourned meeting at 2:51 p.m.

Council Remuneration Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive several staff reports for information, including a Shore Road Allowance legal review. It will decide that the portion of the Finden Street Unopened Road Allowance between the 16th and 17th Street allowances in the Brooke Settlement area is surplus and will direct staff to draft a by‑law to stop‑up and convey that land to 929 and 933 16th Street West. The council will also consider a vacancy procedure to fill a current vacant seat and to develop a future vacancy policy. A closed session is scheduled to discuss ongoing litigation matters.

• Presentation on Centre Road Allowance by Richard Baumgarten
• Receipt of CAO2025-031 Shore Road Allowance Legal Review Update for information
• Decision on DEV2025-077 Finden Street Unopened Road Allowance: declare surplus portion and direct by‑law to convey to 929 and 933 16th Street West
• Consideration of COR2025-045 Council Vacancy Procedure to fill vacant seat and draft a vacancy policy
• Closed session to discuss litigation matters (Drainage, OLT Appeal Z02-25, OLT Appeal B04-25)

The agenda was approved as presented. The Council received the Shore Road Allowance Legal Review Update and the Finden Street Unopened Road Allowance reports for information, declared the latter surplus, and directed staff to draft a by‑law to convey the surplus to the properties at 929 and 933 16th Street West. The Council also approved the vacancy‑procedure report and a motion to move into closed session to discuss litigation matters. The meeting was adjourned at 6:37 p.m.

• Agenda approved (no vote tally recorded)
• Shore Road Allowance Legal Review Update report received for information (approved)
• Finden Street Unopened Road Allowance report received for information (approved)
• Declared portion of Finden Street allowance surplus and directed staff to present a by‑law to convey it to 929 and 933 16th Street West (approved)
• Council Vacancy Procedure to be observed and staff directed to draft a vacancy policy (approved)
• Motion to move into closed session to discuss litigation matters approved
• Adjournment approved

Council Meeting

The Council will receive the Gallagher Benefit Services compensation and pay equity review report (CAO2025-028) and vote to support its findings. It will adopt the amended salary band and order any applicable adjustments to take effect on October 6, 2025. The meeting also includes the passage of three by‑laws (Housekeeping By‑Law 2025‑060, amendment to Council Committee Appointments By‑Law 2025‑061, and Confirming By‑Law 2025‑062) and directions for reports on The Hollows drainage and the Big Bay Estates development.

• Receive and adopt Pay Equity and Market Check Results (CAO2025-028) and implement amended salary band on Oct 6 2025
• Pass By‑Law 2025‑060 – Housekeeping By‑Law to repeal inactive by‑laws
• Pass By‑Law 2025‑061 – Amend Council Committee and Board Appointments
• Pass By‑Law 2025‑062 – Confirming By‑Law for this meeting
• Direct staff to report on drainage concerns at The Hollows Cobble Beach and status of Big Bay Estates development

The Council received the Pay Equity and Market Check Results report and approved the amended salary band, with adjustments to take effect on October 6, 2025. It also extended the Council Remuneration Committee report deadline to November 30, 2025 and passed housekeeping and committee‑appointment by‑laws. Additional staff directives were approved for letters of support and reports on drainage and development issues.

• Received Pay Equity and Market Check Results report and approved implementation of amended salary band (effective Oct 6 2025) – Carried
• Extended 2026‑2030 Council Remuneration Committee report deadline to Nov 30 2025 – Carried
• Adopted By‑law 2025‑060 (housekeeping by‑law) – Carried
• Adopted By‑law 2025‑061 (amend Council Committee and Board Appointments) – Carried
• Directed staff to author a letter of support for Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition – Carried
• Directed staff to forward firefighter certification resolutions to Inter‑Township Joint Board of Management – Carried
• Directed staff to issue a letter of support to Township of North Glengarry on O. Reg. 391/21 amendment – Carried
• Directed staff to bring reports on Hollows Cobble Beach drainage and Big Bay Estates development for information – Carried

Council Remuneration Committee

The Council Remuneration Committee approved the September 2 meeting minutes and received a comparators summary of 2024 compensation for information. It approved Round 2 revisions to the draft 2026‑2030 Council Remuneration Policy and directed further work on the council salary structure. The Committee scheduled a meeting on October 6, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. to compile a recommendation for Council on October 15, 2025. A report on council remuneration recommendations will be presented to Council.

• Approval of September 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Receipt of Comparators Summary of 2024 Compensation for information
• Approval of Round 2 revisions to Draft 2026‑2030 Council Remuneration Policy and direction on salary structure
• Scheduling of Committee meeting on October 6, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. to prepare recommendation for Council
• Report to Council – Council Remuneration Recommendations (attachment COR2025‑44)

The committee approved the agenda and the minutes from the September 2 meeting. It accepted the 2024 compensation comparators summary for information. The committee approved revisions to the draft 2026‑2030 Council Remuneration Policy and directed staff to poll municipalities with salary‑only structures, seek an extension of the report deadline to November 30 2025, and present a salary versus per‑diem analysis at the October 14 meeting.

• Agenda approved
• September 2 meeting minutes approved
• Received 2024 compensation comparators summary for information (approved)
• Revisions to draft 2026‑2030 Council Remuneration Policy approved
• Staff directed to poll comparator municipalities with salary‑only structures (approved)
• Staff directed to request report deadline extension to November 30 2025 (approved)
• Staff directed to present salary vs per‑diem analysis at October 14 meeting (approved)

Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board

The Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board will review the 2024 annual report and the Q2 2025 community safety report. The board is also receiving resolutions from other municipalities supporting appeals for provincial funding and provincial offences system reform.

• Presentation by Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce
• Review of 2024 Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board Annual Report
• Review of Q2 (April to June 2025) Community Safety and Policing Act Report
• Presentation on differences between OPP and Municipal Police Service Boards
• Inquiry regarding public education programs for horse drawn vehicles

The Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board approved a $5,000 donation to Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce, funded from current‑year reserves. It also adopted the agenda, approved the June 24, 2025 minutes, and accepted several reports for information. The Board directed staff to work with municipalities and First Nations to create a plan for gathering policing‑satisfaction feedback. All items were approved without recorded dissent.

• Adopted agenda as presented – Approved
• Approved June 24, 2025 minutes – Approved
• Approved $5,000 donation to Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce – Approved
• Received delegation from Crime Stoppers for information – Approved
• Approved consent agenda items – Approved
• Received 2024 Detachment Board Annual Report for information – Approved
• Directed staff to develop plan to gather policing satisfaction feedback from municipalities and First Nations – Approved
• Received Q2 2025 Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Report for information – Approved

BioGRID Joint Board of Management

The BioGRID Joint Board of Management received two staff reports for information and approved funding for the partial decommissioning of the biodigester and lagoon. It authorized an upset limit of $511,000 for the decommissioning plan, $35,403 for condition assessment and clean‑out of the digester and storage tanks, and $16,791.19 for lagoon maintenance. The board also approved a tipping fee of $15.83 per cubic metre for both residential and commercial waste. The next regular meeting date will be set to review the 2024 draft financial statements and discuss the 2026 operating plan.

• Authorize $511,000 upset limit to complete partial decommissioning of biodigester and lagoon (Option 3)
• Allocate $35,403 for condition assessment and clean‑out of anaerobic digester tank and two digestate storage tanks
• Allocate $16,791.19 for lagoon maintenance works
• Approve tipping fees of $15.83 per cubic metre for residential and commercial waste
• Receive reports CAO2025-030 and COR2025-041 for information

The BioGRID Joint Board approved the agenda and adopted the July 7, 2025 minutes. It received the CAO2025-030 report and authorized an upset limit of $511,000 to complete the partial decommissioning plan, plus $35,403 for tank condition assessments and $16,791.19 for lagoon maintenance. The board also approved tipping fees of $15.18 per cubic metre for residential and commercial waste.

• Approved agenda (amended)
• Adopted July 7, 2025 minutes
• Authorized upset limit $511,000 for partial decommissioning of biodigester and lagoon
• Authorized $35,403 for condition assessment and clean‑out of digestate tanks
• Authorized $16,791.19 for lagoon maintenance works
• Approved tipping fees $15.18 per cubic metre for waste
• Adjourned meeting at 9:50 a.m.

Committee of the Whole

The agenda for the Georgian Bluffs Committee of the Whole on 2025-09-17 contains no listed items; it appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific decisions or discussions.

Special Council Meeting

The Township of Georgian Bluffs is holding a special meeting to manage vacancies following the resignation of Councillor Ryan Thompson. Council will consider an open call for applications to fill the seat and address vacancies on committees.

• Open call for applications to fill the vacant council seat (COR2025-039)
• Appointment of a member to the Committee of Adjustment (COR2025-040)
• Presentation of MNP 2024 Draft Financial Statements
• By-law 2025-059 to confirm proceedings of the September 17, 2025 meeting

The council approved its agenda and directed staff to issue an open call for applications to fill the vacant council seat left by Councillor Ryan Thompson. It also approved temporary appointments to three committees until the vacancy is filled. The 2024 draft financial statements were received for information, and By‑law No. 2025‑059 was confirmed. The meeting was adjourned at 5:47 p.m.

• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare open call for applications to fill vacant council seat (5‑1)
• Approved temporary committee appointments to library board, farm safety association, and Committee of Adjustment (carried)
• Received 2024 Draft Financial Statements for information (carried)
• Confirmed By‑law No. 2025‑059 (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:47 p.m. (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider a consent application to sever two lots at Brooke Park. The body will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and introduce a new community planner.

• DEV2025-067: Consent application for TP Brooke Park Lots 41 & 42
• Approval of minutes from July 15, 2025 meeting
• Introduction of Ben Suchomel as Community Planner
• Correspondence regarding severance application B05/25
• Next meeting scheduled for October 21, 2025

The Committee of Adjustment approved the consent application B15/25 for Jeffery Adam Breen, adding a conservation easement and other conditions. It denied application B05/25 because it did not meet the provincial definition for a residence surplus to an agricultural operation. The agenda and previous minutes were also approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Adopted minutes of July 15, 2025 meeting
• Approved consent application B15/25 (DEV2025-067) with four conditions, including a conservation easement
• Denied consent application B05/25 due to non‑compliance with the 2024 Provincial Planning Statement
• Received Brent Thompson email for information (unfinished business) – approved
• Adjourned meeting at 5:42 p.m.

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council Meeting for Georgian Bluffs is scheduled for September 15, 2025. The agenda is currently procedural and does not list specific items for discussion.

• Meeting scheduled for September 15, 2025
• Agenda is procedural and not yet detailed

Council Meeting

The Georgian Bluffs Council adopted its agenda and consent items, then approved several contracts including a $657,750 water meter replacement with Neptune Technology Group. Additional approvals covered a $405,873 plow truck purchase, a $53,200 guiderail installation on Presqui’lle Road, and a $405,535 contract for the Big Bay Culvert. The Council also approved the mayor’s request for extra conference allowance and adopted the 2026 Council calendar and a housekeeping by‑law.

• Award RFP‑2025‑08 to Neptune Technology Group for water meter replacement – $657,750 (incl. HST and contingency)
• Award RFT‑2025‑06 to Lewis Motors for 2026 International HV615 plow truck – $405,873 (excl. HST)
• Award RFT‑2025‑16 to Borall Fence and Guiderail Contractors for steel‑beam guiderail on Presqui’lle Road – $53,200 (excl. HST)
• Award contract to R.F. King Holdings for Big Bay Culvert replacement – $405,535 (excl. HST) from $500,000 budget
• Mayor’s request for additional conference allowance to attend 2025 Western Ontario Wardens Caucus

The council approved the meeting agenda and adopted the previous meeting minutes. It acknowledged the 25th Annual Child Care Worker and ECE Appreciation Day and matched a $500 donation for the Youth Climate Action Conference. The township supported Aylmer’s veteran income‑support proposal and directed staff to send a letter of support to Aurora on Bill 17. It also approved changes to the 2026 council calendar and awarded a water‑meter replacement contract to Neptune Technology Group Canada Co. for $657,750.

• Agenda approved (Carried)
• Minutes of previous meetings adopted (Carried)
• Proclamation for 25th Annual Child Care Worker and ECE Appreciation Day acknowledged (Carried)
• Matched $500 donation for Youth Climate Action Conference (Carried)
• Supported Aylmer’s advocacy for increased veteran income thresholds (Carried)
• Directed staff to send letter of support to Aurora regarding Bill 17 (Carried)
• 2026 Council calendar changes approved, adding meetings Oct 7 and Nov 4 (Carried)
• Awarded water‑meter replacement contract to Neptune Technology Group Canada Co. for $657,750 (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Township of Georgian Bluffs will hold a special council meeting to approve the agenda and confirm by-laws, while also moving into closed session to discuss labour relations regarding the Chief Administrative Officer recruitment.

• Closed session to discuss CAO recruitment and labour relations
• Approval of agenda and confirming by-law 2025-057
• Next regular meeting scheduled for September 10, 2025

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider a staff report recommending the permanent closure and removal of Structure D-007 on MCEA Sideroad 3. It will also receive a staff report on public engagement for Old Beach Drive for information only. The body will direct staff to contract with Sirati & Partners for a five‑year automated road condition assessment solution, and to incorporate Committee of the Whole items into Council agendas starting January 2026.

• Recommendation to adopt Alternative 4 and permanently close and remove Structure D-007 on MCEA Sideroad 3
• Staff report on Old Beach Drive public engagement and survey results (information)
• Direction to enter a five‑year agreement with Sirati & Partners for an automated road condition evaluation solution
• Report on Council and Committee of the Whole meeting structure review and directive to add Committee of the Whole to Council agendas from Jan 2026

The Committee of the Whole approved several items, including directing staff to prepare a report on the Indian Acres Road maintenance request and deferring a bridge‑related report pending further study. Council also approved a 5‑year contract with Sirati & Partners for an automated road‑condition evaluation solution and authorized administrative steps to add Committee of the Whole items to regular council agendas starting January 2026.

• Approved adoption of the agenda
• Approved direction to staff for a report on the Indian Acres Road maintenance proposal (COW2025-035)
• Approved deferral of consideration of bridge report DEV2025-049 pending additional staff information
• Approved receipt of Staff Report DEV-2025-066 on Old Beach Drive public engagement for information
• Approved entry into a 5‑year agreement with Sirati & Partners for an automated road‑condition assessment solution
• Approved receipt of report COR2025-036 and direction to incorporate Committee of the Whole into council agendas from Jan 2026
• Approved adjournment of the meeting at 6:19 p.m.

Council Remuneration Committee

The Council Remuneration Committee will approve the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting. It will receive staff reports on council remuneration feedback, compensation comparators, and recommended policy efficiencies. The committee is directed to provide feedback on the Draft Council Remuneration Policy and to approve the recommended policy efficiencies for incorporation into that draft.

• Approve minutes of the August 5, 2025 meeting
• Receive COR2025-032 – Summary of Council Remuneration Feedback
• Receive COR2025-033 – Council Compensation Comparators Results
• Provide feedback on the Draft Council Remuneration Policy and approve policy efficiencies (COR2025-034)
• No unfinished or new business items

The Council Remuneration Committee approved several reports for information and adopted recommended changes to the Draft Council Remuneration Policy. The amendments increase lunch and dinner per‑diem caps, raise the daily travel allowance, and clarify incidentals and mileage reimbursement. The next regular meeting was set for September 30, 2025.

• Agenda approved as presented (Approved)
• Minutes of August 5, 2025 meeting approved as amended (Approved)
• Report COR2025-032 (Council Remuneration Feedback) received for information (Approved)
• Report COR2025-033 (Council Compensation Comparators Results) received for information (Approved)
• Recommended Council Remuneration Policy efficiencies approved and incorporated (Approved)
• Lunch maximum increased to $35 and dinner maximum increased to $50 (Approved)
• Daily travel allowance increased to $120 (Approved)
• Next regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. (Approved)

Special Council Meeting

The Georgian Bluffs Special Council will hold a closed session to discuss labour relations and employee negotiations under the Municipal Act exemption. The council will consider an extension of a councillor's leave of absence. It will confirm By‑Law No. 2025‑056, which records the proceedings of this meeting. The date for the next regular meeting is also set.

• Closed session to discuss labour relations/employee negotiations (CAO negotiations)
• Extension of Councillor Leave of Absence
• Confirmation of By‑Law No. 2025‑056
• Setting date for next regular meeting (Sept 3, 2025)

The council approved the agenda as presented. Council entered a closed session under an open‑meeting exemption to discuss CAO labour negotiations, provided direction to legal counsel, and took no further action. The council approved extending Councillor Ryan Thompson’s leave of absence until September 18, 2025. By‑law No. 2025‑056 confirming the meeting’s proceedings was read and passed, and the next regular meeting was set for September 3, 2025.

• Approved agenda as presented (Carried)
• Entered closed session to discuss CAO negotiations (Carried)
• Extended Councillor Ryan Thompson’s leave of absence to Sept 18, 2025 (Carried)
• Confirmed By‑law No. 2025‑056 (Carried)
• Set next regular meeting for Sept 3, 2025 (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:16 p.m. (Carried)

Council Remuneration Committee

The Council Remuneration Committee will review historical pay data and municipal comparisons, and approve interview questions for the 2026-2030 term.

• Approval of July 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of historical council remuneration (2022-2024)
• Review of municipal comparators for council remuneration
• Approval of 2026-2030 council interview questions
• Discussion on arranging interviews with council members

The Council Remuneration Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the July 10 meeting. It received a historical remuneration summary report for information. The Committee instructed staff to obtain further details on council benefits and remuneration from the ten comparators used in the 2025 non‑union staff pay equity review and to include the Township of Chatsworth. It also approved the 2026‑2030 interview questions, subject to amendments, and directed staff to arrange council interviews.

• Agenda approved as presented
• July 10 minutes approved
• Historical remuneration summary report (COR2025-029) received for information
• Staff directed to seek further council benefits data from 10 comparators and add Chatsworth (approved)
• 2026‑2030 interview questions approved with amendments (approved)
• Staff directed to arrange council interviews (approved)
• Next meeting scheduled for September 2, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. (approved)

Special Council Meeting

The Georgian Bluffs Special Council will consider a staff report recommending the establishment of fence‑viewer administrative fees and the amendment of By‑Law 2025‑009. Council will vote on By‑Law 2025‑054 to appoint a Chief Building Official and on By‑Law 2025‑055 to amend the fees and charges by‑law for fence‑viewer services. A confirming by‑law (2025‑053) will also be adopted to record the proceedings of this special meeting.

• Staff Report COR2025-028 recommending fence‑viewer administrative fees (see item 6.1)
• By‑Law 2025‑054 to appoint a Chief Building Official and Inspector
• By‑Law 2025‑055 to amend By‑Law 2025‑009 – Fees and Charges for fence‑viewer services
• By‑Law 2025‑053 to confirm the special council proceedings of July 28, 2025

The council approved an agenda addendum and entered a closed session to review prior meeting minutes and CAO candidate interviews. It then approved administrative fees for fence‑viewer services by a 4‑to‑1 vote. The council also appointed a Chief Building Official, amended the Fees and Charges By‑Law to include the new fees, confirmed the special council proceedings, and adjourned the meeting.

• Agenda approved as amended (carried)
• Closed session authorized to discuss prior minutes and CAO interviews (carried)
• Approved fence‑viewer administrative fees (4‑1)
• Appointed Chief Building Official (carried)
• Amended Fees and Charges By‑Law to add fence‑viewer fees (carried)
• Confirmed special council proceedings by‑law No.2025-053 (carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 5:28 p.m. (carried)

Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board

The Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board meeting on July 22, 2025 has an agenda that contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are recorded in the agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive business noted.

Council Meeting

The council will consider a zoning by-law amendment (Application Z-08/25) for the property at 717950 Hwy 6, proposing to reduce the rear‑yard setback from 20 m to 5.4 m and increase lot coverage from 10 % to 25.36 % in the Highway Commercial (C4) zone. It will also vote on several procurement contracts, including a water‑tank supply to Eastern Farm Machinery Ltd. for $46,136.79 (plus HST) and a $6,948.80 reserve draw, a screened winter sand supply to Walker Aggregates Inc. for $123,900 (plus HST), and a one‑ton truck to Blue Mountain Chrysler for $117,802 (plus HST). Finally, the council will adopt Official Plan Amendment #11, updating the township’s comprehensive official plan.

• Z-08-25 zoning amendment: rear‑yard setback reduced to 5.4 m and lot coverage increased to 25.36 % for Highway Commercial (C4) zone at 717950 Hwy 6
• Water‑tank tender award to Eastern Farm Machinery Ltd. for $46,136.79 plus HST; $6,948.80 equipment‑reserve funds approved
• Screened winter sand tender award to Walker Aggregates Inc. for $123,900 plus HST
• One‑ton truck and body tender award to Blue Mountain Chrysler for $117,802.00 plus HST
• Adoption of Official Plan Amendment #11 to update the township’s official plan

The Georgian Bluffs Council adopted the Z‑06‑25 zoning amendment for the Wilson property, the Z‑08‑25 amendment reducing rear‑yard setbacks and increasing lot coverage, and Official Plan Amendment #11. It also approved contract awards for a new water tank, screened winter sand, and a one‑ton truck, and authorized the surplus designation and transfer of Louise Street. Additional items included endorsement of waste‑collection negotiations and support for the BioGRID partial decommissioning option.

• Approved Z‑06‑25 zoning by‑law amendment for Wilson property (Carried)
• Approved Z‑08‑25 zoning amendment reducing rear‑yard setback to 5.4 m and increasing lot coverage to 25.36 % (Carried)
• Adopted Official Plan Amendment #11 (Carried)
• Awarded water‑tank tender to Eastern Farm Machinery Ltd. for $46,136.79 plus HST and approved $6,948.80 reserve use (Carried)
• Awarded screened winter sand contract to Walker Aggregates Inc. for $123,900 plus HST (Carried)
• Awarded one‑ton truck contract to Blue Mountain Chrysler for $117,802.00 plus HST (Carried)
• Declared Louise Street surplus, closed it as a public highway and transferred the land to Marietta Heidolph (Carried)
• Endorsed continuation of waste‑collection negotiations with Company B for organics and waste services (Approved)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider four land‑use applications: three severance requests (B11/25, B12/25, B05/25) and one minor variance (A06/25). Each application has been recommended for approval subject to specific conditions such as reference plans, certificates of consent, fees, and zoning amendments. The Thompson severance also requires a 2‑metre road widening to be conveyed to the County of Grey and compliance with minimum distance separation requirements. No other business is on the agenda.

• Severance Application B11/25 – Gabriela Berger (Georgian Bay Honey); approval conditioned on reference plan, certificate of consent, consent fee, AG‑zone zoning amendment, and drainage report.
• Severance Application B12/25 – Gerven and Dixie Eriksen; approval conditioned on reference plan, certificate of consent, and consent fee.
• Minor Variance Application A06/25 – Vino Patel and Jeremy Sutton; approved as a minor variance meeting Planning Act criteria.
• Severance Application B05/25 – Brent and Emily Thompson; approval conditioned on reference plan, certificate of consent, consent fee, minimum distance separation, 2 m road widening to County of Grey, and AG‑zone zoning amendment.

Inter Township Joint Board of Management

The Inter Township Joint Board of Management will approve the agenda and adopt the minutes from the April 15 and May 20 meetings. It will receive the 2025 Q2 Financial Update (COR2025-026) and the Inter Township Fire Department Q2 Report (ITFD-2025-06) for information only. No new business or unfinished business is listed, and the next regular meeting is scheduled for October 14, 225 at 2:00 p.m.

• Approve agenda as presented
• Adopt minutes from April 15, 2025 and May 20, 2025 meetings
• Receive 2025 Q2 Financial Update (COR2025-026) for information
• Receive Inter Township Fire Department Q2 Report (ITFD-2025-06) for information
• Set next regular meeting for October 14, 225 at 2:00 p.m.

The board approved the agenda and adopted the amended minutes from the April 15 meeting. It received the 2025 Q2 financial update and the fire department Q2 report for information. The board voted to transfer $13,401 received from WSIB to reserve funds. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda approved
• Amended April 15 minutes adopted
• 2025 Q2 financial report received for information
• Transfer of $13,401 WSIB funds to reserves approved
• 2025 Q2 fire department report received for information
• Meeting adjourned at 3:28 p.m.

Special Council Meeting

The Township of Georgian Bluffs is holding a special council meeting to confirm the proceedings of the July 11, 2025 session. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss CAO interviews and a by-law to confirm the meeting's actions.

• By-law 2025-049 to confirm proceedings of July 11, 2025 meeting
• Closed session for CAO interviews
• Next regular meeting scheduled for July 16, 2025

The council approved the meeting agenda as presented. It moved into a closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual. The council confirmed By-law No. 2025‑049, which records the proceedings of the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 4:05 p.m.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Moved into closed session (carried)
• Confirmed By-law No. 2025-049 (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:05 p.m. (carried)

Council Remuneration Committee

The Council Remuneration Committee will consider routine business, including approval of the agenda as presented. Members will elect a Chair and a Vice‑Chair, with the appointments taking immediate effect. The committee will set the date for its next regular meeting and adjourn.

• Approval of agenda as presented
• Election of Chair (member to be elected)
• Election of Vice‑Chair (member to be elected)
• Set date for next regular meeting
• Review of orientation and reference documents

The committee approved its agenda as presented. Members elected Brad McRoberts as Chair and Ron Glenn as Vice‑Chair, with the appointments taking immediate effect. The next regular meeting was scheduled for August 5, 2025 at 3:00 p.m., and the meeting was adjourned at 3:47 p.m.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Elected Brad McRoberts as Chair (effective immediately)
• Elected Ron Glenn as Vice‑Chair (effective immediately)
• Set next regular meeting for August 5, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting at 3:47 p.m.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss waste collection service levels based on community engagement results. The body is also reviewing the procurement of a new tractor and specific attachments for community and environmental services.

• Proposed negotiations with Waste Management Inc. for weekly organics and biweekly household waste collections
• Procurement of a new tractor (min. 105 PTO horsepower) with a boom mulcher, snow pusher, snow blower, and rotary sweeper
• Public presentation by Tim Cooper regarding the condition of Browns Lane and William Street (Francis Lake)
• Closed session to discuss a Shoreline Road Allowance Legal Study Update

Council endorsed continuing negotiations with Company B for weekly organics and biweekly waste collections, passing the motion 4‑2. A motion to begin procurement for a new tractor was rejected. The council also approved a closed‑session meeting to discuss the Shoreline Road Allowance legal study and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved endorsement of waste collection contract with Company B (4‑2)
• Rejected motion to start procurement for new tractor (lost)
• Approved closed session to discuss Shoreline Road Allowance legal study
• Approved adjournment of meeting

BioGRID Joint Board of Management

The BioGRID Joint Board will receive a staff report on the Georgian Bluffs‑Chatsworth BioDigester decommissioning and site rehabilitation plan. The Board will support Option 2, which calls for full decommissioning of the facility at an estimated cost of $814,000. Staff are also directed to conduct a lagoon condition assessment with a budget limit of $230,000. All other agenda items are routine procedural matters.

• Support full decommissioning of the BioDigester site – estimated $814,000
• Conduct lagoon condition assessment – budget up to $230,000
• Receive staff report CAO2025-026 on decommissioning and site rehabilitation

The board approved its agenda and adopted the minutes from the February 10, 2025 meeting. It voted to support Option 3, a partial decommissioning of the BioDIGester facility, and asked staff for cost details on upgrading the holding tanks. The board also set the next regular meeting for early September and adjourned at 5:41 p.m.

• Approved agenda (moved by Terry McKay, seconded by Grant Pringle)
• Adopted minutes of February 10, 2025 meeting (moved by Scott Mackey, seconded by Grant Pringle)
• Supported Option 3, partial decommissioning of the Biodigester site and requested further cost information (moved by Scott Mackey, seconded by Terry McKay)
• Approved scheduling of next regular meeting for early September (moved by Grant Pringle, seconded by Terry McKay)
• Approved adjournment of meeting at 5:41 p.m. (moved by Grant Pringle, seconded by Terry McKay)

Special Joint Meeting - Township of Georgian Bluffs and Township of Chatsworth

The Georgian Bluffs and Chatsworth joint council will hold an information session on the BioGRID assets and the proposed site decommissioning and rehabilitation plan. The council will also consider By‑Law No. 2025‑048 to confirm the proceedings of this special joint meeting. Standard items such as call to order, territorial acknowledgement, agenda approval and adjournment are also on the agenda.

• Information Session – BioGRID Assets & Decommissioning/Site Rehabilitation Plan
• By‑Law 2025‑048 – confirming the proceedings of the Special Joint Council
• Call to Order
• Territorial Acknowledgement Statement
• Adjournment

The council approved the meeting agenda as presented. They also passed By‑law No. 2025‑048 to confirm the proceedings of the special joint council meeting. Both motions were carried without a recorded vote tally. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• By‑law No. 2025‑048 confirming proceedings passed (carried)

Council Meeting

The Township of Georgian Bluffs Council will hold a public meeting to consider Draft Official Plan Amendment No. 11. The body is also reviewing several zoning by-law amendments and a contract for water treatment plant maintenance.

• Public hearing for Draft Official Plan Amendment No. 11 (OPA 11)
• Contract for $69,580.00 to Continental Carbon Group Inc. for filter media replacement at Shallow Lake Water Treatment Plant
• Proposed zoning amendment for a private kennel at 462220 Concession 24 (Application Z02/25)
• Zoning By-law Amendment 2025-043 for 122 Drive-In Crescent (Moore)
• Zoning By-law Amendment 2025-044 for 258572 Grey Road 17 (Catto)

Council adopted the Draft Official Plan Amendment No. 11 and will present a ratifying by‑law at the July 16 meeting. The council approved a Special Events Permit for the 2025 Concours d’Elegance and granted a fee waiver. It authorized the Ontario Clean Water Agency to contract Continental Carbon Group Inc. for ion‑exchange media replacement at the Shallow Lake Water Treatment Plant for $69,580, funded from reserves. Additional actions included moving to closed session, adopting the consent agenda, and deferring a tractor procurement to the next Committee of the Whole.

• Approved Draft Official Plan Amendment No. 11 (ratification by‑law to be presented July 16)
• Approved Special Events Permit 2‑2025 for Concours d’Elegance and granted fee waiver
• Authorized $69,580 contract with Continental Carbon Group Inc. for Shallow Lake water‑treatment media replacement
• Approved amendment to allow private kennels in Rural Exception 97 zone (Application Z02/25)
• Moved Council into closed session at 5:32 p.m.
• Adopted consent agenda (RES2025-124)
• Deferred consideration of new tractor procurement to July 9 Committee of the Whole
• Adopted Committee of the Whole minutes and recommendations (RES2025-127)

Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board

The Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board will adopt its agenda, approve minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting, and receive several reports and the 2025 meeting calendar. It will consider two motions: one urging the Ministry of the Solicitor General to review and reform the Provincial Offences Act after a substantial withdrawal of POA charges, and another requesting reinstatement of the annual $6,600 provincial funding for board operations. All items are for information or resolution as noted in the agenda.

• Motion to appeal to the Ministry of the Solicitor General for review and reform of the Provincial Offences Act
• Motion to appeal to the Ministry of the Solicitor General for reinstatement of $6,600 provincial funding
• Adoption of the agenda as presented
• Adoption of minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting
• Receipt of the 2025 Grey Bruce OPP Meeting Calendar for information

The Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board formally expressed concern over recent withdrawals of Provincial Offences Act charges and endorsed a third‑party review of the system. It also approved a request to the Premier and the Ministry of the Solicitor General to reinstate the $6,600 annual provincial funding for board operations. Both motions were adopted by the board.

• Agenda approved as presented (adopted)
• Minutes of May 27, 2025 meeting approved
• Correspondence on protest management received for information (approved)
• 2025 Meeting Calendar received for information (approved)
• Motion 10.1: Appeal to Ministry for review and reform of Provincial Offences system – Approved
• Motion 10.2: Appeal to Ministry for reinstatement of $6,600 provincial funding – Approved

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the procurement of a new tractor and specific attachments. The body will also receive information regarding the implementation of strong mayor powers.

• Proposal to begin procurement for a tractor with minimum 105 PTO horsepower and 6000kg combined weight
• Pricing request for Kronos Extendo 610 Boom Mulcher, expandable Snow Pusher, Dual Auger Side Discharge Snow Blower, and Rotary Sweeper
• Report COR2025-023 regarding the implementation of Strong Mayor Powers
• Update from Mayor Sue Carleton on the Multi Municipal Energy Working Group meeting from May 8, 2025
• Closed session to discuss litigation or potential litigation

The agenda was approved as presented. The Committee deferred the tractor procurement report (CES2025-01) to the July 9 meeting. The strong‑mayor powers report (COR2025-023) was received for information. Council entered closed session to receive a legal update on ongoing litigation and then adjourned.

• Agenda approved (motion moved by Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn, seconded by Councillor Tobin Day)
• Deferral of CES2025-01 – Procurement of a New Tractor and Attachments to July 9 (motion moved by Councillor Rick Winters, seconded by Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn)
• Receipt of COR2025-023 – Implementation of Strong Mayor Powers for information (motion moved by Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn, seconded by Councillor Rick Winters)
• Closed session authorized to discuss litigation (motion moved by Councillor Rick Winters, seconded by Councillor Tobin Day)
• Meeting adjourned at 5:54 p.m. (motion moved by Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn, seconded by Councillor Tobin Day)

Committee of Adjustment

The Georgian Bluffs Committee of Adjustment will consider three new applications: a minor variance for Jennifer Tucker (A04/25), a set of three severance applications for Goodacre (B06/25, B07/25, B08/25) at 101 Mountain Lake Drive, and a minor variance for Jenna Laurel Anderson Allan (A05/25). The committee recommends approving each application subject to specific conditions outlined in the agenda. No other business is scheduled for this meeting.

• Approve Tucker Minor Variance A04/25 – permits one bedroom sleeping cabin only
• Approve Goodacre Severance applications B06/25, B07/25, B08/25 – includes reference plan, certificate of consent, consent fee, 5% cash‑in‑lieu of parkland, zoning amendment for reduced lot frontages, road widening on County Road 17, and applicant‑borne costs
• Approve Allan Minor Variance A05/25 – restricts vegetation removal March 15‑Nov 30 and requires 2:1 tree compensation for native trees over 10 cm DBH

The Committee approved the agenda and the minutes from May 20 and April 15, 2025. It approved the Goodacre severance applications (B06/25, B07/25, B08/25) subject to a list of conditions. It also approved the minor‑variance application A05/25 for Jenna Anderson‑Allan with environmental conditions. No decision was recorded for the Tucker minor‑variance application.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes of May 20 and April 15, 2025
• Approved Goodacre severance applications B06/25, B07/25, B08/25 with conditions
• Approved Minor Variance A05/25 for Jenna Anderson‑Allan with conditions

Council Meeting

The Council will hold public hearings for five zoning by-law applications and consider the 2025 tax rate by-law. The body is also reviewing a contract for bridge rehabilitation and a resolution opposing provincial Bills 5 and 17.

• Award of $93,460 contract to J.P. Commercial Contractors Inc. for Keppel-Sarawak Townline Bridge Rehabilitation
• By-Law 2025-039 to establish and levy 2025 tax rates
• Public hearings for zoning applications Z01/25 (Moore), Z02/25 (Sparano), Z04/25 (Catto), Z06/25 (Wilson), and Z07/25 (Donaldson)
• Resolution opposing Bill 5 and Bill 17 regarding environmental protections and municipal planning authority
• Funding request of $5,000 for Sauble Wiarton MD Quest Committee physician recruitment in 2026 planning

The council approved four zoning by-law amendment applications (Z01/25, Z04/25, Z06/25, Z07/25) each with specific holding or development conditions. Earlier in the meeting the council deferred consideration of the Wilson application (Z06/25) and ordered a staff report to be presented at the July 2 meeting. All motions were carried.

• Approved Z01/25 (Moore) zoning amendment with home industry, increased lot coverage, height limit and holding symbol (Carried)
• Approved Z04/25 (Catto) zoning amendment with holding symbol pending archaeological assessment (Carried)
• Approved Z06/25 (Wilson) zoning amendment with holding symbol pending limited services agreement (Carried)
• Approved Z07/25 (Donaldson) zoning amendment recognizing workshop and principal residence (Carried)
• Deferred consideration of Z06/25 (Wilson) and ordered staff report for July 2 meeting (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council will open with a call to order and a territorial acknowledgement. It will move into a strategic session on levels of service, reviewing staff presentations. The council will then consider By‑law No. 2025‑036 to formally confirm the June 9, 2025 meeting. Finally, the date for the next regular council meeting on June 11, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. will be noted.

• Levels of Service Strategic Session to discuss township service levels
• Staff presentations COR2025-022 – Levels of Service Presentation.pdf
• Consideration of By‑law 2025‑036 to confirm the meeting proceedings
• Scheduling of the next regular council meeting for June 11, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

Council approved the meeting agenda and entered a strategic session to discuss levels of service. It later moved back into the session, but deferred any direction on the levels-of-service plan to a later meeting. The council also confirmed By-law No. 2025‑036 and adjourned the special meeting.

• Approved agenda (Carried)
• Moved into Strategic Session at 9:04 a.m. (RES2025-104) (Carried)
• Moved back into Special Council session at 12:15 p.m. (RES2025-105) (Carried)
• Deferred direction on levels of service to a future meeting (Carried)
• Confirmed By-law No. 2025‑036 (RES2025-106) (Carried)
• Adjourned special council meeting at 12:17 p.m. (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

The council will consider a staff recommendation to allocate up to $100,000 from the remaining $324,389.20 of the unallocated 2025 Surface Treatment Preservation Program budget for treatment of Concession 24. The recommendation also includes a sole‑source award of up to $100,000 to Walker Construction for a 6.2 km surface treatment of Concession 24 between Centre Road and Zion Church Road. The council will also confirm By‑law No. 2025‑037 that records the meeting’s proceedings, and will approve the agenda and adjourn the meeting.

• Approve up to $100,000 from the $324,389.20 unallocated 2025 Surface Treatment Preservation Program budget for Concession 24
• Sole‑source award of up to $100,000 to Walker Construction for 6.2 km surface treatment of Concession 24 (Centre Road to Zion Church Road)
• Confirm By‑law No. 2025‑037 to record the council’s June 4, 2025 proceedings
• Approve the meeting agenda as presented
• Adjourn the meeting

The council approved the agenda addendum to consider the Deeming By-law. It authorized up to $100,000 from the Surface Treatment Preservation Program budget for a single surface treatment of Concession 24 and awarded the contract to Walker Construction. By-law 2025-038 was passed to deem the specified lots no longer registered, and By-law 2025-037 was passed to confirm the council's proceedings on June 4, 2025.

• Approved agenda addendum to consider Deeming By-law (Carried)
• Authorized up to $100,000 of the $324,389.20 unallocated Surface Treatment Preservation Program budget for Concession 24 (Carried)
• Awarded sole‑source contract up to $100,000 to Walker Construction for 6.2 km of surface treatment on Concession 24 (Carried)
• Adopted By-law 2025-038 to deem LOT 5 and LOT 6, PLAN 735 no longer registered lots (Carried)
• Adopted By-law 2025-037 to confirm council proceedings of June 4, 2025 (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review a staff report regarding a zoning by-law amendment for the Hutchinson Townhomes project. The body is discussing a proposal to permit a site-specific Residential Multiple zone (RM1) with a holding symbol to ensure environmental and nitrate studies are addressed.

• Zoning By-Law Amendment Application Z06/24 for Hutchinson Townhomes
• Physician Recruitment Update from Sauble Wiarton MD Quest Committee

The council approved a resolution that opposes all provisions of Ontario Bill 5 and Bill 17 that would reduce environmental protections and municipal planning authority. It also directed that copies of the resolution be sent to several provincial ministers and officials. Additional approvals included a $5,000 physician‑recruitment funding request for 2026, a staff report on the Hutchinson Townhomes zoning amendment, and the motion to adjourn the meeting.

• Approved resolution opposing Bill 5 and Bill 17 provisions (COW2025-029)
• Approved $5,000 funding request for physician recruitment in 2026 planning (COW2025-027)
• Approved receipt of staff report DEV2025-033 and forward of Hutchinson Townhomes by‑law amendment (COW2025-028)
• Approved agenda amendment to add discussion of Bill 17 regulation
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:44 p.m.

Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board

The Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board will approve the transfer of the 2024 surplus to its reserves and adopt the draft 2025 budget, funding any shortfall from the reserve. It will also adopt By‑Law 2025‑01 establishing board procedures and By‑Law 2025‑03 appointing cheque‑signing officers. The board will receive a new logo SOP and branding materials for use in publications. The agenda, minutes, and correspondence will be received for information.

• Approve transfer of 2024 surplus to the board's reserve
• Adopt the 2025 draft budget, funding the unfunded amount from the reserve
• Pass By‑Law 2025‑01 Procedure By‑Law governing board meetings and committees
• Pass By‑Law 2025‑03 Cheque Signing Authority By‑Law appointing signing officers
• Receive and adopt the new Board logo SOP and branding materials for publications

The board approved the 2024 financial statements and the transfer of the surplus to reserves. It approved the 2025 draft budget, directed staff to request reinstated provincial funding and to circulate the budget, and to show the unfunded amount as Ontario Grant Revenue. The board also approved the new logo for Board publications and adopted Procedure By-law 2025-01 and Cheque Signing Authority By-law 2025-03.

• Approved 2024 financials and transfer of surplus to reserves
• Approved 2025 draft budget
• Directed staff to request reinstated provincial funding and circulate the budget
• Approved showing unfunded 2025 amount as Ontario Grant Revenue
• Approved adoption of Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board logo for publications
• Approved Procedure By-law 2025-01 establishing board meeting rules
• Approved Cheque Signing Authority By-law 2025-03 appointing signing officers
• Approved receipt of Board Cheque Signing Authority report for information

Council Meeting

The council will consider and vote on several items, including a reserve fund transfer that moves 25% of the 2024 operating surplus to the Climate Change Reserve and 75% to the Roads Reserve, a first‑quarter 2025 financial update, a pay‑equity comparator selection, a minor improvement request for the Kramer Municipal Drain, and a recruitment timeline for the CAO vacancy. The agenda also includes the adoption of By‑Law 2025‑031 to amend the zoning by‑law for the Cobble Beach Phase 3 development. All items will be read and, if approved, signed and sealed as required.

• By‑Law 2025‑031 – Cobble Beach Phase 3 Zoning By‑Law Amendment
• COR2025‑020 – 2024 reserve fund transfers (25% Climate Change Reserve, 75% Roads Reserve)
• COR2025‑021 – 2025 Q1 Financial Update
• DEV2025‑038 – Kramer Municipal Drain minor improvement request
• CAO2025‑021 – CAO recruitment timeline and special council meeting schedule

The Georgian Bluffs Council adopted an agenda amendment to consider by‑laws and waived a tent permit fee. It approved reserve fund transfers, a pay‑equity comparator group, and a minor improvement for the Kramer Municipal Drain. The council also passed the Cobble Beach Phase 3 zoning by‑law amendment and appointed fence viewers with remuneration rates.

• Adopted agenda amendment to consider by‑laws (RES2025‑087) – Carried
• Waived tent permit fee for Grey Sauble Conservation Foundation (RES2025‑088) – Carried
• Approved 2024 reserve fund transfers and surplus allocation (COR2025‑020) – Approved
• Approved municipal comparator group for pay‑equity review, removing Owen Sound and Chatsworth (RES2025‑092) – Carried
• Accepted minor improvement request for Kramer Municipal Drain (RES2025‑093) – Carried
• Approved timeline for filling CAO vacancy (RES2025‑094) – Carried
• Passed Cobble Beach Phase 3 zoning by‑law amendment (RES2025‑097) – Carried
• Appointed fence viewers and set remuneration rates (RES2025‑098) – Carried

Inter Township Joint Board of Management

The Inter Township Fire Department Joint Board of Management will meet to approve the agenda and receive draft financial statements for 2024. The meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

• Approval of agenda
• Receiving 2024 Draft Financial Statements
• Public participation registration
• Next meeting set for July 15, 2025

The board approved the agenda as presented. It accepted the 2024 draft Inter Township Financial Statements from MNP for information. The meeting was then adjourned at 2:17 p.m.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• 2024 draft financial statements received for information (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned at 2:17 p.m. (unanimous)

Committee of Adjustment

The Georgian Bluffs Committee of Adjustment will consider new development applications on May 20, 2025. It recommends approving the Minor Variance Application A02/25 and the Severance Application B10/25 for Aleksic, subject to specific conditions. The conditions include a reference plan, a certificate of consent, payment of a consent fee and 5% cash‑in‑lieu, and a servicing feasibility study. The applications are noted as consistent with the Grey County Official Plan and the Township of Georgian Bluffs Official Plan.

• Approve Minor Variance Application A02/25 (Aleksic)
• Approve Severance Application B10/25 (Aleksic) with conditions:
• ‑ Reference plan filing or exemption
• ‑ Certificate of consent affixed to deed within two years
• ‑ Payment of consent certification fee and 5% cash‑in‑lieu of parkland

The Committee approved the meeting agenda as presented. A motion directing staff to notify the applicant of the refusal of Severance Application B10/25 was approved. The next regular Committee of Adjustment meeting was scheduled for June 17, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

• Agenda approved (no vote tally provided)
• Severance Application B10/25 refused; staff directed to notify applicant (approved motion)
• Next regular meeting set for June 17, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. (approved motion)

Special Council Meeting

The Georgian Bluffs Special Council will open at 8:00 a.m. and approve its agenda. A closed session is scheduled to address personal matters about an identifiable individual, specifically the CAO vacancy, under the Municipal Act exemption. The council will also confirm By‑Law No. 2025‑030, which records the proceedings of this meeting, and set the date for the next regular meeting on May 21, 2025.

• Closed session to discuss personal matters and CAO vacancy (open‑meeting exemption b, Municipal Act)
• Confirmation of By‑Law No. 2025‑030 to record council proceedings
• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Setting date for next regular council meeting (May 21, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.)

The council approved the agenda as presented. It moved into a closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, specifically the CAO vacancy, under the Municipal Act exemption. The council confirmed By-law No. 2025-030 and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Approved closed session to discuss CAO vacancy (carried)
• Confirmed By-law No. 2025-030 (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will vote on the 2024 reserve and reserve‑fund transfers, including allocating the operating surplus—25% to the Climate Change Reserve and 75% to the Roads Reserve. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda and public presentations on affordable housing. No unfinished or new business items are listed.

• Approval of 2024 reserve fund transfers and surplus allocation (25% Climate Change Reserve, 75% Roads Reserve) – COR2025-020
• Presentation of Grey County affordable housing slides
• Presentation of Institute of Southern Georgian Bay affordable housing documents
• Adoption of the agenda as presented
• Public participation registration procedures for presentations and delegations

The council adopted the agenda as presented. It approved the annual transfer to and from reserve accounts and directed that 25% of the 2024 operating surplus go to the Climate Change Reserve and 75% to the Roads Reserve. No new business or public inquiries were presented. The meeting was adjourned at 6:21 p.m. after a motion was approved.

• Adopted agenda as presented (approved)
• Approved annual reserve transfers and allocation of 2024 surplus: 25% to Climate Change Reserve, 75% to Roads Reserve
• Motion to adjourn meeting at 6:21 p.m. approved

Special Council Meeting

The council will hold a closed session to provide education and training on members' roles and responsibilities under the Municipal Act, and to consider personal matters concerning the vacancy of the Chief Administrative Officer. The session will be attended by the CAO, Deputy CAO/Director of Corporate Services, Director of Development and Infrastructure, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk, Human Resources Manager and Township Integrity Commissioners. The council will also confirm By‑law No. 2025‑029 to record the proceedings of this meeting and set dates for the next regular meetings.

• Closed session to discuss Roles and Responsibilities Training (section 239(3.1) of the Municipal Act)
• Closed session to discuss CAO vacancy (open meeting exemption "b" of section 239(2) of the Municipal Act)
• Confirm By‑law No. 2025‑029 to record May 13, 2025 proceedings
• Approval of agenda as presented
• Set dates for next regular meetings: Committee of the Whole – May 14, 2025 @ 5:00 p.m.; Council – May 21, 2025 @ 5:00 p.m.

The council approved the meeting agenda as presented. It moved into a closed session to receive training on council roles and discuss the CAO vacancy, with the motion carried. By‑law No. 2025‑029 confirming the council’s proceedings was read and passed. The meeting was adjourned at 3:22 p.m.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Moved into closed session for training and CAO vacancy discussion (carried)
• Confirmed By‑law No. 2025‑029 (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:22 p.m. (carried)

Council Meeting

The Township of Georgian Bluffs will hold public hearings for two zoning by-law amendments. Council is also considering a by-law to purchase land from Brad and Christie Nuttall for municipal purposes and a zoning amendment for Cobble Beach Phase 3.

• Public hearings for Zoning By-Law Amendment Applications Z01/25 (Thomas Moore) and Z02/25 (Frances Sparano)
• By-Law 2025-028 to authorize the purchase of lands at Part Lot 11, Concession 18, Part 1, Plan 16R-12141 from Brad and Christie Nuttall
• Proposed zoning by-law amendment for Cobble Beach Phase 3 (Application 42T-2022-10)
• Deeming by-law for Pam and William Wilson regarding Lot 5 and Lot 6, Plan 735
• Closed session to discuss CAO recruitment

Council adopted the meeting agenda and minutes. It approved a by‑law removing two lots from a subdivision plan and authorized the purchase of Concession 17 road allowance lands. The council passed a resolution (7‑0) formally requesting removal from Ontario’s Strong Mayor Powers list. It also adopted a zoning amendment for the Cobble Beach Phase 3 development and confirmed the by‑law recording the meeting.

• Adopted agenda as amended (carried)
• Adopted minutes of April 16 and special council meetings (carried)
• Approved by‑law deeming Lot 5 & Lot 6, Plan 735 not part of a registered subdivision (approved)
• Authorized purchase of Concession 17 road allowance lands from Brad and Christie Nuttall (approved)
• Resolved to request removal from Ontario’s Strong Mayor Powers list (carried 7‑0)
• Adopted zoning amendment for Cobble Beach Phase 3 as required by Grey County (carried)
• Confirmed By‑law 2025‑029 to record council proceedings (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider two recommendations. One is to pass a by‑law deeming Lot 5 and Lot 6, Plan 735 (Wilson) as not part of a registered subdivision. The other is to receive a staff report and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enact a by‑law to purchase a portion of Concession 17 Road for municipal purposes.

• DEV2025‑035: Deeming By‑law for Lot 5 and Lot 6, Plan 735 (Wilson)
• DEV2025‑036: Concession 17 Road Allowance Purchase by‑law

The Committee of the Whole approved the addendum agenda and a by‑law deeming Lot 5 and Lot 6 of Plan 735 not part of a registered subdivision. Council also authorized the Mayor and Clerk to enact a by‑law to purchase a portion of Concession 17 road allowance for municipal purposes. A motion to move into closed session was approved, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:46 p.m.

• Adopted addendum agenda (approved)
• Approved by‑law deeming Lot 5 and Lot 6 not part of subdivision (approved)
• Authorized purchase of Concession 17 road allowance (approved)
• Moved to closed session under exemptions k, e, b (approved)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:46 p.m. (approved)

Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board

The Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board will vote to adopt By-Law 2025-01, a Procedure By-Law, and By-Law 2025-02, a Policy Manual. It will also receive the 2024 Year End Detachment Board Report and a draft revision to the Procedure By-Law for information. A closed‑session is scheduled to discuss an open‑meeting exemption under the Community Safety and Policing Act.

• Adopt By-Law 2025-01 – Procedure By-Law
• Adopt By-Law 2025-02 – Policy Manual
• Receive 2024 Grey Bruce Detachment Board Report (CSPA) for information
• Receive GBOPP2025-02 – Revisions to Draft Procedure By-Law for information
• Closed session to discuss open‑meeting exemption “k” of section 44, Community Safety and Policing Act

The board approved the meeting agenda and received the correspondence and the 2024 Year End Grey Bruce Detachment Board Report for information. It also adopted By-law 2025-02, amending the Policy Manual by removing the Electronic Participation Policy and directing further review. The meeting was adjourned at 1:08 p.m.

• Agenda approved (Carried)
• Correspondence received for information (Carried)
• 2024 Year End Grey Bruce Detachment Board Report received for information (Carried)
• By-law 2025-02 (Policy Manual amendment) passed and sealed (Carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 1:08 p.m. (Carried)

Council Meeting

The Georgian Bluffs Council will adopt the agenda, approve the consent agenda and several reports. It will award contracts for waste collection services, sidewalk replacement, road surface treatment, and culvert engineering. The Council will also update the open‑air burns by‑law, adopt speed‑limit reductions on Concession 24 and Zion Church Road, and express support for a hybrid planning service model with Grey County. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Award contract for the 2025 Surface Treatment Preservation Program to Duncor Enterprises Inc. for $1,155,277.91 (excluding HST).
• Award contract for the Sidewalk Replacement Program to P & G Landscaping & Snow Removal Inc. for $91,955.00 (excluding HST).
• Award contract for Engineering Services for Culvert Replacements to Pearson Engineering Limited for $185,970.00 (excluding HST).
• Update to By‑Law No. 14‑2010 to regulate open‑air burns and implementation of burnpermits.com permitting software.
• Reduce speed limits to 60 km/h on Concession 24 (from Zion Church Road to near Side Road 20) and on Zion Church Road (from Grey Road 1 to Concession 21).

The council adopted several resolutions, including a fee‑waiver for the Kemble Playground Project, support to discontinue the X social‑media platform, and multiple contract awards for infrastructure and waste services. Major contracts approved were a $91,955 sidewalk replacement, a $1,155,277.91 surface‑treatment preservation program, and a $185,970 culvert‑replacement engineering service. The council also passed a new procurement policy by‑law and authorized lease agreements for Big Bay and White Cloud Island.

• Approved fee waiver for up to 10 Kemble Playground events (RES2025-065)
• Supported discontinuing X platform and directed staff to cease its use except for emergencies (RES2025-066)
• Authorized award of RFP2025-01 to Company B for waste collection services and $10,000 survey funding (COW2025-022)
• Awarded sidewalk replacement contract to P & G Landscaping & Snow Removal Inc. for $91,955 (RES2025-069)
• Awarded Surface Treatment Preservation contract to Duncor Enterprises Inc. for $1,155,277.91 (RES2025-070)
• Awarded culvert‑replacement engineering contract to Pearson Engineering Limited for $185,970 (RES2025-072)
• Adopted By‑law 2025-022 to update the township procurement policy (RES2025-073)
• Authorized lease agreement with the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans for lands at Big Bay and White Cloud Island (RES2025-074)

Inter Township Joint Board of Management

The Inter Township Joint Board of Management will approve the award of a $33,250 contract to McCallum Sather for building and facility condition assessments. It will also receive reports on the Fire Master Plan and washroom renovation project management for information. The Treasurer’s report includes a decision to fund any 2024 operating deficit from the Future Capital Reserve. Minutes from the January 14, 2025 meeting will be adopted.

• Award of RFP for Building & Facility Condition Assessments to McCallum Sather – $33,250 inclusive of taxes and 15% contingency
• Receipt of Georgian Bluffs Fire Master Plan report for information
• Receipt of Washroom Renovations Project Management, Design and Contract Administration report for information
• Funding of 2024 operating deficit from the Future Capital Reserve
• Adoption of minutes from the January 14, 2025 meeting

The Inter Township Joint Board approved the agenda and the minutes from the January 14 meeting. It approved several staff reports, including a $33,250 contract for a building and facility assessment and the funding of the 2024 operating deficit from the Future Capital Reserve. All items were approved for information and the meeting was adjourned at 2:54 p.m.

• Approved agenda (no vote tally provided)
• Approved minutes of the January 14, 2025 meeting (no vote tally provided)
• Approved receipt of washroom renovations RFP report (no vote tally provided)
• Approved $33,250 contract to McCallum Sather for building & facility assessment (no vote tally provided)
• Approved receipt of Georgian Bluffs Fire Master Plan report (no vote tally provided)
• Approved receipt of 2024 fire year‑in‑review report (no vote tally provided)
• Approved receipt of 2025 Q1 fire report (no vote tally provided)
• Approved funding of the 2024 operating deficit from the Future Capital Reserve (no vote tally provided)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to discuss unfinished business regarding a consent application. The body is reviewing a recommendation to approve a specific application subject to several conditions.

• Consent application B-05-24 (DEV2025-032) for Heidolph
• Proposed quit claim for Louise Street (PIN 37023-0312 (LT))
• Proposed by-law deeming Plan 180 not to be a registered plan of subdivision
• Requirement for 5% cash-in-lieu of parkland

The Committee approved the agenda as presented. The minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting were approved. The Committee approved consent application COA2025-14 (Heidolph) subject to six listed conditions. The meeting was adjourned at 5:25 p.m.

• Agenda approved
• March 18 minutes approved
• Consent application COA2025-14 approved with conditions
• Meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee will decide whether to award the household waste collection RFP to Company B and start contract negotiations for curbside automated waste and organics service, with a start date no later than June 1, 2026. It will also consider updates to By Law No. 14‑2010 to regulate open‑air burns, including new permitting software and an administrative fee. The body will endorse a hybrid planning service model with Grey County and review speed limit reductions to 60 km/h on Concession 24 and Zion Church Road.

• Award RFP2025‑01 for household waste collection to Company B and begin contract negotiations (service start by June 1 2026).
• Update By Law No. 14‑2010 on open‑air burns, adopt burnpermits.com software and add an administrative fee.
• Support in‑principle for a hybrid planning service model with Grey County; staff to share support by May 9 2025.
• Reduce speed limits to 60 km/h on Concession 24 (Zion Church Rd to ~1345 m east of Side Rd 20) and on Zion Church Road (Grey Rd 1 to Concession 21).
• Receive CAO2025‑018 public engagement feedback on waste collection services for information.

Council approved awarding the waste collection services contract to Company B, authorizing $10,000 for a resident survey and setting a contract start date of June 1 2026. It also endorsed updates to By‑law No. 14‑2010 on open‑air burns and approved speed‑limit reductions on Concession 24 and Zion Church Road. In principle support was given to a hybrid planning service model with Grey County.

• Award RFP2025-01 for waste collection services to Company B – approved
• Authorize up to $10,000 from the Waste Management Reserve for a survey – approved
• Endorse update to By‑law No. 14‑2010 Regulating Open‑Air Burns and implement burnpermits.com software – approved
• Reduce speed limit on Concession 24 to 60 km/h – approved
• Reduce speed limit on Zion Church Road to 60 km/h – approved
• Support in‑principle for hybrid planning service model with Grey County – approved
• Receive CAO2025-018 Public Engagement on Waste Collection Services report for information – approved
• Adopt agenda as presented – approved

Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board

The Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board will consider several inaugural items at its first meeting on March 25 2025. Members will elect a Chair and Vice‑Chair and administer oaths of office. The board will adopt a Procedure By‑Law (OPP2025‑01) that establishes rules for calling meetings and committee proceedings. The agenda itself will be approved as presented.

• Adopt Procedure By‑Law (OPP2025‑01) governing board meetings and committees
• Elect Chair and Vice‑Chair for the 2022‑2026 municipal term
• Approve the inaugural meeting agenda as presented
• Administer oaths of office for board members
• Board orientation presentation

The inaugural meeting agenda was approved as presented. The board elected Gerry Solursh as Chair and Robert Nicol as Vice‑Chair, effective immediately. Consideration of the draft Procedure By‑Law was deferred to a future meeting with requested revisions. The meeting was adjourned at 12:33 p.m.

• Approved inaugural meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Appointed Gerry Solursh as Board Chair (approved)
• Appointed Robert Nicol as Board Vice‑Chair (approved)
• Deferred adoption of Procedure By‑Law and directed staff to revise draft (approved)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:33 p.m. (approved)

Special Council Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

Council Meeting

The Township of Georgian Bluffs Council will adopt its consent agenda and approve several staff reports. It will award a contract to KB Civil Constructors Inc. for the replacement of Emery’s Bridge at a cost of $1,065,989 (excluding HST). Additional approvals include a $192,952 award for a Facilities Master Plan, a $63,000 award for Parks Improvements project management, a reduction of procurement authority to $50,000, and an amendment increasing the OSIM budget to $53,370 (excluding HST).

• Contract awarded to KB Civil Constructors Inc. for Emery’s Bridge replacement – $1,065,989 (excl. HST)
• RFP2025-04 Facilities Master Plan awarded to McCallum Sather – $192,952 (excl. taxes)
• RFP2025-02 Parks Improvements project management awarded to Serafin Design Group – $63,000 (incl. taxes, 15% contingency)
• Procurement purchasing authority reduced from $100,000 to $50,000
• OSIM budget amended from $44,370 to $53,370 (excl. HST), funded from the Bridges Reserve

The council adopted the agenda and consent agenda and approved several procurement and budget items. Major approvals included a $1,065,989 contract with KB Civil Constructors to replace Emery’s Bridge, a $192,952 award for a Facilities Master Plan, and a $63,000 award for Parks Improvements. The budget for the OSIM project was increased to $53,370 and the purchasing authority limit was reduced to $50,000. Several items were deferred or directed for further work.

• Approved $1,065,989 contract to replace Emery’s Bridge (KB Civil Constructors) (Carried)
• Approved $192,952 award for Facilities Master Plan to McCallum Sather (Carried)
• Approved $63,000 award for Parks Improvements to Serafin Design Group (Carried)
• Approved $32,459.25 award for Non‑Union Pay Equity Review to Gallagher Benefit (Carried)
• Approved budget amendment for OSIM from $44,370 to $53,370 (Carried)
• Approved reduction of purchasing authority to $50,000 and directive to update procurement policy (Carried)
• Deferred consideration of DEV2025-17 Municipal Class Environmental Assessment report (Carried)
• Adopted agenda and consent agenda as presented (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will first approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting. It will then vote on two development applications: a severance and consent cancellation for the Marcella property (B-27-24 and B-29-24) and a minor variance for an accessory garage on the Palmer property (A-03-25). Both applications are recommended for approval with conditions. The meeting will adjourn after setting the next meeting date.

• Approval of Severance Application B-27-24 and Consent Cancellation B-29-24 for the Marcella property (CON 25 PT LOTS 21 & 22 RP; 16R4655 PART 2 and CON 25 PT LOT 22 CON 24 PT; LOT 22 RP‑16R4655 PART 3).
• Approval of Minor Variance Application A-03-25 for an accessory garage on the Palmer property, relieving Zoning By‑law 2020‑020 Section 5.1.1.
• Approval of the agenda as presented.
• Approval of the February 18, 2025 meeting minutes.
• Adjournment and scheduling of the next Committee of Adjustment meeting on April 15, 2025.

Special Council Meeting

The agenda for the Georgian Bluffs Special Council Meeting on 2025-03-17 contains no listed items. It only includes generic headings and placeholders without any decisions, proposals, or discussions. No concrete actions or topics are presented.

Committee of the Whole

Council will consider and vote on several infrastructure and procurement items, including the permanent closure and removal of two bridges (Structure D‑007 and Structure S‑005) and related funding. They will also approve a $32,459.25 contract for a non‑union pay equity review, amend the OSIM budget to $53,370, and receive updates on procurement policy and a water‑meter replacement project with a $704,000 financial limit.

• Award RFP2025-05 Non‑Union Pay Equity and Compensation Review to Gallagher Benefit – $32,459.25
• Adopt Alternative 4 to permanently close and remove Structure D‑007 bridge; fund $271,300 from Bridges Reserve
• Adopt Alternative 4 to permanently close and remove Structure S‑005 bridge
• Amend OSIM budget from $44,370 to $53,370 (funded from Bridges Reserve)
• Approve sole‑source water‑meter replacement project with financial limit $704,000 with Neptune Technology Inc.

Council Meeting

The Georgian Bluffs Council will vote on a by‑law to adopt the 2024 Asset Management Plan. It will also extend existing waste‑collection contracts, fund a $44,500 upgrade to the Shallow Lake water‑treatment plant, adopt a new User Fee Policy, and appoint a citizen representative to the Multi‑Municipal Energy Working Group.

• Adopt By‑law 2025‑016 – 2024 Asset Management Plan
• Extend Waste Management contracts for Blue Box recycling (to Dec 31 2025) and solid waste (to May 31 2026)
• Create $44,500 capital budget for Shallow Lake Water Treatment Plant filter upgrades
• Adopt By‑law 2025‑015 – User Fee Policy
• Adopt By‑law 2025‑017 – appoint citizen member to the Multi‑Municipal Energy Working Group

Special Council Meeting

The Georgian Bluffs Special Council will approve the agenda, adopt By-law No. 2025-014 to confirm the meeting's proceedings, and vote to allocate $60,000 from the Future Capital Reserve for a full biodigester decommissioning and site‑rehabilitation plan to be prepared by GHD. Staff will be directed to work with GHD and present the plan to the BioGRID Board on July 7, 2025.

• Allocate $60,000 from the Future Capital Reserve for a biodigester full decommissioning and site‑rehabilitation plan by GHD.
• Adopt By-law No. 2025-014 to confirm the council's February 19, 2025 proceedings.
• Approve the meeting agenda as presented.
• Direct staff to engage GHD to prepare the plan for presentation to the BioGRID Board on July 7, 2025.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider extending the Township's waste management contracts and approving a $72,040 budget for Shallow Lake Water Treatment Plant filter media replacement. The committee will also receive the 2024 Asset Management Plan.

• Extend waste management contracts to May 31, 2026
• Approve $72,040 for Shallow Lake WTP filter media replacement
• Receive 2024 Asset Management Plan
• Move into closed session to discuss shared services negotiations
• Move into closed session to discuss community applications

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider several land-use applications, including consents and a minor variance. The body is also discussing a proposal to move its meetings to a virtual-only format.

• Consent Application B04-25 for 719493 Highway 6 (Taborda)
• Consent Application B09/25 for a surplus farm dwelling at Lot 19, Concession 24 Keppel Township (Goodacre)
• Minor Variance Application A01/25 (Wingert)
• Severance Report for Consent Application B28/24 (Catto)
• Proposal to amend By-Law 2022-042 to move meetings to virtual participation only

Council Meeting

The Georgian Bluffs Council will vote on several by‑law updates, including the User Fee and Charges By‑law, the Clean Yards By‑law, and a Territorial Acknowledgement Policy. It will also approve a Shared Building Services Agreement with the City of Owen Sound and adopt internet and telephone voting methods for the 2026 municipal election. Additional items include a temporary exemption for Cobble Beach lot control and the establishment of a Council Remuneration Committee.

• Updates to Clean Yards By‑law (By‑law 2017‑036)
• Shared Building Services Agreement between the City of Owen Sound and the Township
• User Fee and Charges By‑law (By‑law 2025‑009) for municipal services
• Cobble Beach, The Grove, Part Lot Control exemption and removal from Part‑Lot Control
• Approval of internet and telephone voting methods for the 2026 election

BioGRID Joint Board of Management

The BioGRID Joint Board of Management is meeting to discuss the draft 2024 and 2025 budgets and estimated 2024 actuals. The board is considering referring the Georgian Bluffs Chatsworth Biodigester budget to ownership Councils for final ratification.

• Review of Draft 2024 and 2025 Budget and Estimated 2024 Actuals
• Proposed use of 2024 operating surplus to cover carry-forward operating deficit and Future Capital Reserve
• Approval of December 7, 2023 meeting minutes

Special Council Meeting

The Georgian Bluffs and Chatsworth councils will consider a staff recommendation to allocate $30,000 from each township's Future Capital Reserve for a full biodigester decommissioning and site rehabilitation plan. The recommendation also directs staff to engage GHD to prepare the plan and to present it to the BioGRID Board in early summer. The meeting will also pass By‑law No. 2025‑013 to confirm the council's proceedings on February 10, 2025.

• Allocate $30,000 from each township's Future Capital Reserve (total $60,000) for the biodigester decommissioning plan
• Engage GHD to prepare a Biodigester Full Decommissioning and Site Rehabilitation Plan
• Present the completed plan to the BioGRID Board in early summer for council review
• Pass By‑law No. 2025‑013 confirming the council's February 10, 2025 proceedings

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider several items, including updates to the Clean Yards By‑Law and a Shared Building Services Agreement between the City of Owen Sound and the Township of Georgian Bluffs. Staff will present reports on subdivision plans for The Dell and Cobble Beach, and a proposal to use internet and telephone voting in the 2026 municipal election. The meeting will also address a user fee policy, a council remuneration committee, and a closed‑session discussion on a water service extension.

• Updates to the Clean Yards By‑Law (CAO2025-04)
• Shared Building Services Agreement with the City of Owen Sound (DEV2025-005)
• Report on The Dell Draft Plan of Subdivision (Application 42T‑2022‑10) (DEV2025‑006)
• Cobble Beach, The Grove, Part Lot Control and Tied Land Exemption (DEV2025‑007)
• Approval of internet and telephone voting methods for the 2026 election (COR2025‑05)

Council Meeting

The Council will vote on several by‑laws, including the adoption of the 2025 operating and capital budget, an interim tax levy, and a borrowing authority. It will also adopt a Communications Policy and a Social Media Use Policy. A contract will be awarded to The Loomex Group to update the Fire Services Master Plan for $72,366.55 (including HST and a 15% contingency). Information reports and other correspondence will be received for information.

• By‑law 2025-004 – adoption of the 2025 operating and capital budget
• By‑law 2025-003 – 2025 Interim Tax By‑law
• By‑law 2025-005 – Annual Borrowing By‑law
• By‑law 2025-006 – adoption of a Communications Policy
• Contract with The Loomex Group for Fire Service Master Plan update, $72,366.55

Inter Township Joint Board of Management

The Joint Board of Management is meeting to review year-end reports and insurance renewals. The board will consider the adoption of minutes from the November 13, 2024, meeting.

• Annual insurance renewal presentation by Intact Public Entities
• Fire Chief's 2024 Q4 Report (ITFD2025-01)
• Treasurer's 2024 Q4 Financial Update (COR2025-01)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee will consider new severance applications and recommend approval of the Catto (DEV2025-001), O'Donoghue (DEV2025-002) and Taylor (DEV2025-003) proposals, each subject to specific conditions such as reference plans, consent fees and cash‑in‑lieu parkland. It will also recommend denial of the Bradshaw (DEV2025-004) application for not meeting the Provincial Planning Statement. The agenda and the December 10, 2024 minutes will be adopted.

• Approve DEV2025-001 Catto severance with reference‑plan, fee, 5% cash‑in‑lieu, zoning amendment and 5.18 m road widening
• Approve DEV2025-002 O'Donoghue severance with reference‑plan, fee and 5% cash‑in‑lieu conditions
• Approve DEV2025-003 Taylor severance with reference‑plan, fee, 5% cash‑in‑lieu and zoning amendment for reduced lot frontages
• Deny DEV2025-004 Bradshaw severance for non‑compliance with the 2024 PPS and county policies
• Adopt minutes from the Committee of Adjustment meeting held on December 10, 2024

Special Council Meeting

The Township of Georgian Bluffs and Township of Chatsworth Joint Councils are meeting to discuss the decommissioning of a Biodigester. Staff are recommending the engagement of OCWA to create a rehabilitation plan and exploring potential alternative uses for the site.

• Proposal to allocate $50,000 from each municipality's Future Capital Reserve to the 2025 budget for a Biodigester Full Decommissioning and Site Rehabilitation Plan
• Recommendation to engage OCWA on a sole source basis for the decommissioning plan
• Review of existing licenses and regulatory approvals to determine alternative property uses
• By-law No. 2025-01 to confirm the proceedings of the January 13, 2025 meeting