Council Brief February 2, 2021

At the Town of South Bruce Peninsula Council meeting held on February 2, 2021 Council acted on the following items:

 Public Notice/Meeting 

• Council held their second public planning meeting to consider public comments with regards to file Z-2020-076 Kurtz, 622 Mallory Beach Road.  No comments were received. 

Delegations 

• Council received a delegation from Joe Vanderzand on behalf of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 208 regarding the Wiarton Cenotaph and issues with his property behind the Cenotaph.  He spoke about repairing the monument, removal and replacement of the flower beds, removing and replacing the retaining wall, installing a new mural, moving the water meter to his building and the septic servicing for his property.  Staff were directed to bring a report to Council regarding the items and Mr. Vanderzand will be invited as a delegation when the report is discussed by Council.

• Council received a delegation from Marianne Love, ML Consulting regarding pay equity.  This delegation was heard in Closed Session. 

New Business and Matters of Urgency

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  • Council agreed to allocate fifty percent (50%) of the investment income on general funds earned in 2020 to eligible contributing reserve funds in accordance with Section 7.e of the Town’s Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy (TR.20.1) and directed staff to present the remaining funds with the year end surpluses for Council to consider use of the remaining money.

  • Council received report number FIN03-2021 regarding the statement of Council remuneration and expenses for 2020.

  • Council received report LS14-2021 COVID Discussion, dated February 2, 2021 for information.

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  • Council received the 2020 annual report submitted by the Integrity Commissioner and directed staff directed to place the annual report on the Town website for public viewing.

  • Council directed staff that the necessary by-law to deem Lot 86, Lot 85 and Part Lot 84 Plan 320 not to be lots in a plan of subdivision be placed on an upcoming Council agenda for consideration.

  • Council directed staff that the conditions for consent B-2020-125, 885 Bayview Street, Baumgarten shall be that the applicant shall pay an administration fee of $350.00 to the Town and that the owner obtains an appraisal of the subject lands which shall be used as the basis for the calculation of a 5% cash in lieu of parkland contribution.

  • Council directed staff that the condition for consent B-2020-081, 423 Lakeshore Blvd N, Whiting shall be that the applicant shall pay an administration fee of $350.00 to the Town.

  • Council received report LS19-2021 Quarry Application, 180 Fieldside Road, Crigger for information.

  • Council directed staff that the necessary by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign an agreement with Barbara Joan Twining Estate and Alberta Lemon for lease of the sand beach at Sauble Beach be placed on an upcoming Council agenda for consideration.

  • Council directed staff that the necessary by-law to permit the Mayor and Clerk to execute a site plan control agreement with Jussi Korpikoski, Ulpu Korpikoski, Lauri Korpikoski and Jaakko Korpikoski for lands legally described as Pt Park Lot 1 Pl Wiarton as in R21143 except Pt 1 & 2 3R3620; S/T R107367 (535 Isaac Street) is placed on the agenda of an upcoming Council meeting for consideration and that the developer is notified that the agreement will include provision that the planting shown on the east lot line will include trees which are a minimum of 10 feet tall.

  • Council directed staff that the necessary by-law to regulate motor vehicle racing and the racing facilities at the Sauble Speedway is placed on the agenda of an upcoming Council meeting for consideration

  • Council received for information, report PW05-2021 providing a summary of the Amabel Water Master Servicing Study Virtual Public Information Centre #1. 

By-Laws 

Council approved the following By-laws: 

• By-Law 16-2021 Being a By-Law to Authorize the Mayor and Clerk to Sign Land Transfer Deeds and Other Documentation for the Purchase of Property known as Part of Park Lot B Plan Wiarton Part 2 3R884; T/W R359769; South Bruce Peninsula 

• By-Law 17-2021 A By-Law to Designate Lt 9 Pl 3M123 Town of South Bruce Peninsula PIN 33155-0092 (LT) and Pcl 10-1 Sec 3M123; Lt 10 Pl 3M123; South Bruce Peninsula PIN 33155-0093 (LT) Not to Be Part of the Respective Plan of Subdivision, Pursuant to the Provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13 as Amended 

• By-Law 18-2021 Being a By-Law to Amend By-Law Number 122-2009, as Amended, Being the Comprehensive Zoning By-Law for the Town of South Bruce Peninsula for Plan 439 Lot 89, Albemarle (622 Mallory Beach Road) 

Closed Session 

• FIN05-2021 Pay Equity and Compensation Review and Delegation – Marianne Love, ML Consulting-Pay Equity were discussed together in Closed Session with the consultant being given direction in Closed Session.

• LS21-2021 Potential Property Purchase – staff were given direction in Closed Session.

• No other items outside of the listed agenda items were discussed in Closed Session. 

For further information on any of the above items or other items on the agenda, please refer to the meeting agenda package to read the full reports.