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You can find Committee and Local Board agendas on the Community Calendar. Agendas for regular meetings are posted on the Friday before the upcoming meeting. 

Committee and Local Board agendas 

Committee and Local Board minutes

Community Improvement Plan Committee

Committee Members

Harjit Khalsa (Chair)

Joe Vanderzand 

Kathy Durst

Keith Welsh

Christian Koos

Lara Widdifield 

Danielle Edwards

For upcoming meetings visit the community calendar 

You can also view the community improvement area maps

 

Compliance Audit Committee

This Committee operates in accordance with the provisions contained in the Municipal Elections Act.  This is a mandatory Committee.  Members of Council do not serve on this Committee.

 

This Committee meets to consider compliance audit applications received from an elector by the Clerk.  Applications can be filed after a Municipal Election.  If the Committee feels that the application has merit, the Committee appoints an independent auditor to review the election expenses.  They receive the auditor's report and if the report concludes that there appears to be a contravention of the Municipal Elections Act, the Committee decides whether or not legal proceedings should be started.

Emergency Management Committee

The Committee is established in accordance with the provisions contained in the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, and regulations thereto.

This Committee monitors and reviews the Emergency Plan and assists the Community Emergency Management Coordinator with public education, testing of the plan, arranging training for control group members and ensuring that the Town meets its annual compliance requirements.  

Members of the public do not sit on this Committee.

 

For upcoming meetings visit the community calendar   

Police Services Board
Policing in South Bruce Peninsula

The Town of South Bruce Peninsula contracts Police Services with the Ontario Provincial Police.  For emergencies contact 911. The local OPP detachment is located at:

Bruce Peninsula OPP 50 Berford St, Wiarton, ON N0H 2T0 Phone: 519-534-1323 Phone (24 hours): 1-888-310-1122 Fax: 519-534-1334

Important Information Regarding 911 - Ontario Provincial Police 

The OPP can receive emergency calls for service by text with 911 (T9-1-1) from people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired (DHHSI) and for which the OPP is the Primary Public Safety Answering Point (P-PSAP).

Citizen Self Reporting - Ontario Provincial Police

The Ontario Provincial Police is pleased to offer Citizen Self Reporting an alternative reporting option that allows the public to report specific crimes to police via the internet, anywhere, anytime.  The OPP's Citizens Self Reporting system allows members of the public to use a computer or mobile device to report an incident without requiring an officer to attend the scene.  Citizen Self Reporting is simple and convenient and can be used when reporting incidents that do not involve injury or a suspect, or a crime that is not an emergency. The use of this new system is completely optional. Police will still attend a call for service if desired.   

Police Service Board

Town of South Bruce Peninsula Police Services Board is a Section 10 Board    

Town of South Bruce Peninsula Police Services Board Members

  • (Provincial Member) - Gary Wood
  • (Municipal Member) - Mayor Janice Jackson
  • (Community Member) - David Sherlock

 Please send correspondence to:

  • Board Secretary - 519-534-1400 Ext 120 Contact the Town of South Bruce Peninsula Police Services Board: c/o TSBP Police Service Board 315 George St Wiarton, ON N0H 2T0.

Delegation Request Form

View Police Services Board Minutes and By-laws

View the Community Calendar to upcoming meeting of the Police Services Board 

Municipal police services boards serve Ontarians by governing police services at the local level.  Police services are the employer of municipal police services. 

Section 10 Police services boards govern within their jurisdictions by:

  • establishing priorities, objectives and policies regarding the provision of police services
  • participating in the selection of OPP detachment commanders
  • monitoring performance of both their police service and its leader
The Ontario Association of Police Service Boards (OAPSB)
The Ontario Association of Police Service Boards (OAPSB) is the leading voice of police governance in Ontario. They serve our members and stakeholders, as well as the general public, by:
  • helping local police service boards fulfill their legislated responsibilities, by providing training and networking opportunities, and facilitating the transfer of knowledge
  • advocating for improvements in public safety laws and regulations, practices and funding mechanisms.
Town of South Bruce Peninsula Police Services Board Encourages Public Participation and Feedback   

The Town of South Bruce Peninsula (TSBP) Police Services Board (PSB) would like to introduce themselves and encourage the residents to become more involved with policing in our community.

The TSBP contracts police services with the Ontario Provincial Police. TSBP PSB is a Section 10 Board in Zone 5, consisting of one municipal member Mayor/Chair Janice Jackson, one provincial member Gary Wood  and one community member Dave Sherlock.

Municipal Police Services Boards serve Ontarians by governing police services at the local level.  Section 10 Police Service Boards govern within their jurisdictions by:

  • Participating in the selection of the Detachment Commander
  • Determining priorities and objectives for Police Services, in consultation with the Detachment Commander
  • Establishing local policies, goals and objectives for policing
  • Providing input into the development of the Business Plan
  • Monitoring the performance and evaluating the Detachment Commander
  • Receiving reports regarding secondary activity
  • Reviewing the Detachment Commander's administration of public complaints

For information on upcoming meeting visit our community calendar.

The Board welcomes your input in the form of delegations and correspondence. Any concerns regarding policing within the Town of South Bruce Peninsula should be presented to the Board. For more information please contact the Police Board Board Secretary.

Publicly Accessible Automated External Defibrillators (AED's) 

AED's are small portable devices which are used to aid in a sudden cardiac arrest situation where paramedics have not yet arrived on scene.  It should be noted that they are not to take the place of Emergency Services and the first step people should take in an emergency is to call 911. 

AED units are easily powered on and then provide simple audio and/or visual prompts that lead the user through their proper use. AED's are able to analyze activity of the heart and determine if an application of a shock would be beneficial. 

Publicly Accessible Automated External Defibrillators in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula are located in the following locations and may not always be available subject to season and hours of operation of the facility and location.  In case of emergency please remember to call 911 as your first course of action. 

  • Wiarton Arena and Community Centre (526 Taylor St, Wiarton, ON N0H 2T0)
  • Bluewater Park Pool (440 George St, Wiarton, ON N0H 2T0)
  • Town of South Bruce Peninsula Town Hall (315 George St, Wiarton ON N0H 2T0)
  • Sauble Beach Community Centre (27 Community Centre Drive, Sauble Beach, ON N0H 2G0)
  • Bluewater Park Train Station (400 William St, Wiarton, ON N0H 2T0)
  • Sauble Beach 6th St Washrooms
  • Sauble Beach South (portable washrooms)

Watch and Learn how to use an Automated External Defibrillator

Common Municipal Issues Committee

This Committee was established to help the Councils for the Township of Georgian Bluffs and the Town of South Bruce Peninsula work through any issues that they may have which are common to both municipalities.  Council members from both municipalities sit on the Committee.  Members of the public do not sit on this Committee.

 

This Committee does not meet on a regular basis and has not met since 2015.  Past meetings have been held to discuss potential boundary adjustments, shared policing, the provision of municipal water to Georgian Bluffs, outstanding invoices for water and physician recruitment.   

 

Committee Members

Deputy Mayor Kirkland

Councillor Kathy Durst

Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee

Council established this Committee as a compliment to their Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan (the Plan).

This Committee provides advice and recommendations regarding the prioritization and implementation of the recommendations identified in the Plan.  The Committee has reviewed the recommendations in the Plan and are working on ways to implement the ones that the Committee feels are most important at this time.

 

The Committee meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm.

 

Committee Members

Bruce Worthington (Chair)

Richard Dreja

Natalie Mechalko

Gail MacDonald

Mary Millar

Adam Lesperance

Councillor Terry Bell

Councillor Kathy Durst

For upcoming meetings visit the community calendar 

Property Standards Committee

The Committee meets only when there is an appeal made to a Property Standards Order.  By-Law Enforcement Officers issue Property Standards Orders when property does not conform to the standards outlined in the Property Standards By-Law.  The Committee holds a hearing and receives evidence from the property owner and the By-Law Enforcement Officer.  The Committee then decides whether they will uphold the Order as issued, quash the Order, or make changes to the Order.  Decisions of the Property Standards Committee may be appealed to the Superior Court of Justice.

Members of Council do not sit on this Committee.

 

Committee Members

Ruth Henrich (Chair)

Bob Manson

William Schinbein

Wiarton BIA
Who we are - The Wiarton BIA was established by a Council by-law.  The Municipal Act says that a BIA is to promote the area as a business or shopping area and improve public property. 
 RT07 and Province of Ontario Partnership - Video Production Grant

The Board authorized member Caleb Hull to work with the Board Treasurer to apply for an RT07 grant to make a video production to promote the BIA. 

 

We are pleased to announce that we have received the grant.  Work began on video production in 2020 and will continue in 2021.  The 2021 work will include social media promotion.

 

Bruce Grey Simcoe RT07                 Ontario Logo

 

 Wiarton Gold Rush

The 2021 Wiarton Gold Rush has wrapped up!  Thank you to all of our customers for participating.  Congratulations to all Gold Rush winners.

 

Gold Rush

 

2020 Campaign

The BIA thanks the Wiarton and District Chamber of Commerce for organizing such a successful campaign.  Participant data was presented in a wrap up report.  This data can be used by your business to understand where our customers travel from.

2020 Campaign Wrap Up Report 

2020 Campaign Data Compiled by RT07

2022 Budget

The 2022 budget is in the chart below in summary form.  Explanation of the items included in each budget line are available in the budget detail document. 

 

Account

Description

2022  Budget

1-05-63-41022

BIA Tax Levy

-34,560

1-05-63-61058

Marketing and Advertising

12,00

1-05-63-61060

Memberships

260

1-05-63-61120

Insurance - Policy Premiums

1,500

1-05-63-62504

Audit Fees

1,700

1-05-63-63630

Contracted Services

13,000

1-05-63-65040

Material/Supplies

250

1-05-63-65090

Rep and Maint Property/Bldg

5,850

 

Wiarton BIA Board of Management meetings 

The Board of Management meets on the first Wednesday of January, March, May, September, October and November at 6:00 pm in the South Bruce Peninsula Council Chambers (315 George Street Wiarton).  Meetings may be cancelled or special meetings scheduled, subject to procedure and quorum requirements. 

Delegations can be scheduled by contacting the Town Clerk.  519-534-1400 ext 122.

Agendas are posted on the Town Community Calendar.  If no meeting is scheduled, no agenda or notice will be posted.   

2022 Board of Management Members 

Jim Turner (Chair)

David Nusko (Deputy Chair)

Melanie Hepburn

Wendy Chen

Matt Shaw

Jay Kirkland (Member of Council)

Caleb Hull

Audited financial statements

2018 Audited Financial Statement 

2019 Audited Financial Statement

2020 Audited Financial Statement

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

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