That the 2025 Treasurer’s Statement for Development Charges be approved; and That it be posted on the County’s website and made available to the Minister of Municipal Affairs upon request.
That the Planning and Development Department be directed to begin public engagement on the New Bruce County Official Plan, including scheduling three regional open houses; and That staff be directed to bring forward a final draft of the Official Plan for Council’s consideration prior to adoption.
Bruce County Council Minutes – September 5, 2024 That the following by-laws be approved: By-law 2024-051, being a by-law to appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer to enforce the By-laws of the Corporation of the County of Bruce By-law 2024-052, being a by-law to adopt the Emergency Response Plan for the County of Bruce By-law 2024-053, being a by-law to adopt a Debt Management Policy for the
The following amendments to the Procedural By-law be recommended to Council: 1. That Section 22.15 be amended to appoint the Clerk as Returning Officer, and the CAO and Deputy CAO as scrutineers for the inaugural elections. 2. A nomination period for the election of Warden and Deputy Warden be added. 3. That Sections 21.1 and 21.2 be amended to remove reference to the Warden to allow any member of
That Council approve County Official Plan Amendment C-2024-001.
That the following by-laws be approved: By-law 2024-035 Being a by-law to establish a Reserve Fund - Affordable Housing Program - Creation of New Units Reserve Fund By-law 2024-036 Being a by-law to establish a Reserve Fund - Affordable Housing Program - New Home Owners Program Reserve Fund By-law 2024-037 Being a by-law to establish a Reserve Fund - Museum Expansion Reserve Fund By-law 2024-038 B
That the Indigenous Reconciliation Framework and Saugeen Anishnaabek Reconciliation Pathway and Action Plan be endorsed.
That the Striking Committee confirm Warden Peabody to conduct the preliminary 2024 CAO performance evaluation meeting and that Warden Peabody and Deputy Warden Charbonneau conduct the 2024 final CAO performance evaluation meeting.
Bruce County Council Minutes – May 16, 2024 That the revised Reserves and Reserve Funds Policy be approved as presented; and That the transfers, closures, and naming modifications to the Reserves and Reserve Funds as detailed in this report be approved; and That the necessary by-laws be introduced to facilitate the implementation of the Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy as presented.
That Council endorses the Association of Municipalities of Ontario call for a Social and Economic Prosperity Review.
1. That the Warden and CAO be given authority to sign the Consent of the Shareholder to an Exemption from Audit; and 2. That the unaudited financial statements of the Corporation for the fiscal period ended December 31, 2023 be approved and the same are hereby accepted by the Sole Shareholder of the Corporation: and 3. That BDO Canada LLP be appointed the accountants of the Bruce County Housing Co
That the minutes of the January 25, 2024 Striking Committee meeting be approved as circulated.
That the report titled "CAO Evaluation Process" be
That the 2024 County-wide tax ratios and class discounts be approved as set out in Appendix 1 and that staff be directed to prepare the necessary tax rates and ratio by-law; and, That the tax relief program for charities and other similar organizations be continued for the 2024 taxation year; and, That the tax relief program for low-income seniors and low-income persons with disabilities be contin
1. That the Warden and Councillor Goetz be appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Committee. 2. That Councillor Craig and Councillor Goetz be appointed to the Community Drug & Alcohol Strategy.
That the following by-laws be approved: By-law 2024-010, being a by-law to adopt the Budget for the year 2024 for the County of Bruce. a. By-law 2024-010 A by-law to Adopt the Budget for the year 2024
That Consents B-2023-012, B-2023-061, and B-2023-086 be approved.
That a by-law be introduced authorizing the execution of a contract between the Corporation of the County of Bruce and Duncan, Linton LLP; and The Warden and Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement for a four-year term commencing February 1, 2024.
That the following by-laws be approved: d. By-law 2023-052 A by-law to authorize the execution of an EMS Cross Border Billing Agreement between the County of Bruce and the County of Huron b. By-law 2023-053 A by-law to authorize the execution of a Project Funding Agreement between the Corporation of the County of Bruce and Russell Meadows Non-Profit Accommodations for the Canada-Ontario Community
That approval be given to single source and order three ambulances from Demers Ambulances, consistent with the vehicle replacement schedule; And further, that a 30% down payment be made of approximately equivalent to $228,582 + HST to secure the vehicles for delivery, at a total cost for three (3) ambulances complete with Stryker Power Loads installed of $761,940.00 + HST.
That the following by-law be approved: By-law 2023-051 a by-law to confirm proceedings of the Council of the County of Bruce at its meeting held the 7th day of December, 2023.
That nominations for the position of Warden of the County of Bruce for 2024, be closed.
That the Development Charges Background Study dated July 20, 2023 be approved; and That the phase-in be extended to the following: 2023-0%; 2024-25%; 2025-40%; 2026-55%; 2027-65%; 2028-75%; 2029-85%; 2030-95%; 2031-100%; and That the draft Development Charges By-law, as amended, be recommended for approval.
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.
That Council endorse the Intergovernmental Relations Office policy agenda, and associated delegation requests for ROMA in January 2024.
That the Committee be responsible for completing the annual performance review for the Chief Administrative Officer.
That Council authorize the Warden and Clerk to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Bruce Power and the Nuclear Innovation Institute related to staffing and structure for the Clean Energy Frontier Program; and, That the necessary By-law be forwarded to County Council for adoption; and, That By-law 2021-048 be repealed.
That in accordance with the Procedure By-law, staff be authorized and directed to give effect to the actions of the Corporate Services Committee in respect of all resolutions passed during the October 12, 2023 meeting.
That Councillor Jay Kirkland be appointed to fill the vacancy on the Bruce County Public Library Board.
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.
That the motion be amended to add the following: That staff be directed to establish a Special Levy for the Bruce County Health Care Reserve Fund; and That staff be directed to engage with local area municipal staff to have the Health Care Levy listed as a separate item on municipal tax bills.
Council direct staff to prepare a response to the Minister of Municipal Affairs that shares the top 5 recommendations identified by County Staff; and the County’s willingness to engage the Ministry in support of addressing the Housing Crisis; and Council direct the Clerk to circulate this report to municipal CAOs and Clerks in Bruce County.
That the 2024 Canadian Triage Acuity Scale (CTAS) Response Time Performance Plan Report be approved and submitted to the Ministry of Health on or before October 31, 2023.
Subject to a review of submissions arising from the public meeting: That the Committee adopt Official Plan Amendment Number C-2022-003 by Noah Martin and the necessary by-law be placed on a Council agenda for approval. That consent applications B-2022-024 and B-2023-069 be approved.
And further, that Council direct staff to return with recommendations on creating a special levy to support health care capital expenditures.
That Bruce County Council approves the Community Development Office; and That Council direct staff to explore potential long-term funding opportunities.
That approval be granted for the expenditure of the Home Repair Revolving reserve funds of the Ontario Renovates revolving fund up to a limit of $90,000.
That the County enter a ride-sharing system partnership with Bruce Power through contract for services with the RideShark corporation. Year 1 costs of $38,000 paid by Bruce Power, year 2 and onward operating costs of $16,000 funded at 50% by each party and that this be represented in the Transportation and Environmental Services budget effective September 2024 forward.
That the recommendation included in the staff report be amended to include the Senior Planner position as part of the 2024 budget process.
That the Bruce County Strategic Plan 2023-2026 be adopted as Bruce County’s strategic plan, as amended.