Bruce County Council Revised Agenda

Thursday, November 16, 2023

9:30 A.m. - 10:30 A.m.

Council Chambers

County Administration Centre, Walkerton

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1.

Call to Order

2.

Additions, Deletions, Amendments to Agenda

3.

Declaration of Pecuniary Interest

4.

Public Notice

a.

Public Meeting Notice - File C-2023-008 - Proposed Changes to the County of Bruce Official Plan

Meeting date: Thursday, December 7, 2023
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Hybrid Meeting (Council Chambers and Online)

5.

Announcements

6.

Adoption of Minutes

Motion: 

That the minutes of the November 2, 2023 Council meeting be approved; and

That the minutes of the following Committee Meetings be approved:

November 2, 2023:

• Executive
• Corporate Services 
• Museum

7.

Public Meeting

8.

Delegations

9.

Reports - for Information

The following reports are for information:

a.

Transportation & Environmental Services: 2023-2024 Winter Maintenance Book

b.

Office of the CAO: Business Plan Update - Q3 2023

c.

Corporate Services: Summary of Awarded Tenders - Q3 2023

d.

Corporate Services: Summary of Purchasing Policy Suspension Approvals - Q3 2023

10.

Reports - for Direction

a.

Corporate Services: Development Charges Revised Recommendations

Motion:
That the Development Charges Background Study dated July 20, 2023 be approved; and

That the draft Development Charges By-law, as presented, be recommended for approval.

b.

Corporate Services: Third Quarter 2023 Financial Statement Review Report

Motion:
That the Paramedic Services department surplus created by funding received above budgeted levels be transferred to the Paramedic Services Reserve at year-end, up to a limit of $300,000, for use in the 2024 budget.

c.

Office of the CAO: Council Meeting Dates

Motion:
That the December 21, 2023 Council Meeting be cancelled and rescheduled to December 14, 2023; and

That the 2024 Council Meeting schedule be approved as presented.

d.

Office of the CAO: Intergovernmental Relations Office Update

Motion:
That Council endorse the Intergovernmental Relations Office policy agenda, and associated delegation requests for ROMA in January 2024.

e.

Office of the CAO: Striking Committee Terms of Reference

Motion:
That the Striking Committee Terms of Reference be approved.

f.

Transportation & Environmental Services: Stop Sign By-Law Update

Motion:
That a by-law be introduced for the inclusion of new stop signs; and

That By-law 2022-065 be repealed.

11.

Motions and Notice of Motions

12.

By-laws

Motion:
That the following by-laws be approved:

a.

By-law 2023-046

A By-law to Appoint a Deputy Chief Administrative Officer effective December 16, 2023.

b.

By-law 2023-047

A By-law to adopt the Budget for the year 2024.

c.

By-law 2023-048

A By-law to establish Development Charges for the County of Bruce

13.

Communications (including Minutes of Boards & Committees)

a.

St. Edmunds Property Owners Inc.

RE: Development Charges

b.

Response to St. Edmunds Property Owners

Re: Development Charges

14.

Closed Session

Motion:
That Council proceed to a Closed to the Public Session in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2), as follows:

• (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; - Legal Matter - Planning
• (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; - Legal Matter - Long-Term Care
• Approval of Executive Committee Closed Minutes - November 2, 2023

15.

Report from Closed Session

16.

Confirmation of Proceedings

Motion:
That the following by-law be approved:

a.

By-law 2023-049

A by-law to confirm proceedings of the Council of the County of Bruce at its meeting held the 16th day of November, 2023.

17.

Adjournment

• Motion to Adjourn