Bruce County public meetings in 2024

Striking Committee

The Striking Committee will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings. The committee is also scheduled to enter a closed session to discuss the 2024 CAO Performance Evaluation Preparation and the approval of closed minutes from August 1, 2024.

• Approval of August 1 and December 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Closed session for 2024 CAO Performance Evaluation Preparation
• Approval of August 1, 2024 closed minutes

Bruce County Council

The council will review two County Official Plan amendment applications—C-2024-005 from Peninsula Partners Group Inc. and C-2024-006 from Bruce Peninsula Stone Ltd., each with supporting site‑plan and environmental documents. The meeting will also adopt By‑law 2024‑072 to confirm the council’s proceedings and consider reports on the new Official Plan engagement, the Bruce C Project, and a memorandum of understanding with the Nuclear Innovation Institute.

• Official Plan Amendment C-2024-005 – Peninsula Partners Group Inc. (Subdivision S10 C5 L9 Z59)
• Official Plan Amendment C-2024-006 – Bruce Peninsula Stone Ltd. (Bury Road Quarry site plan C6 L10 Z61)
• Adoption of By‑law 2024‑072 to confirm council proceedings
• Report on New County Official Plan public and provincial staff engagement
• Memorandum of Understanding with Nuclear Innovation Institute (2025‑2027)

Bruce County Council held public meetings for two planning applications—a proposed settlement expansion by Peninsula Partners Group and a dimension stone quarry by Bruce Peninsula Stone Ltd.—but made no decisions on either, deferring recommendations until comments from the Saugeen Ojibway Nation and others are received. The only formal decisions were approving the December 5 minutes, appointing the 2025 Striking Committee, and confirming the meeting's proceedings.

• Approved December 5, 2024 minutes as circulated (C-2024-201)
• Appointed Warden, Deputy Warden, and Councillor Peabody to 2025 Striking Committee (C-2024-202)
• Appointed Warden Charbonneau to Bruce County Public Library Board (C-2024-202)
• Directed staff to report on filling Grey Bruce Board of Health vacancies (C-2024-202)
• Approved By-law 2024-072 confirming proceedings (C-2024-203)

Bruce County Public Library Board

The Bruce County Public Library Board will consider approval of the November 20, 2024 meeting minutes. It will review draft policies on community information and social media for 2024. The director will present a December 2024 report and a usage report, and a staffing update from a closed meeting will be reported. The next meeting is scheduled for February 19, 2025.

• Approve November 20, 2024 board minutes
• Review draft OPCommunityInformation2024 policy
• Review draft OPSocialMedia2024 policy
• Director's Report – December 2024
• Usage Report – December 2024

The Bruce County Public Library Board approved two operational policies: the Community Information policy and the Social Media policy, both as presented. The board also approved the minutes from the November 20, 2024 meeting and moved into a closed session for a staffing update. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of November 20, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Approved Operational - Community Information policy as presented (carried)
• Approved Operational - Social Media policy as presented (carried)
• Moved into closed meeting under Public Libraries Act for personal matters (carried)

Striking Committee

The Striking Committee will review the composition of committees and boards to recommend appointments for 2025. The committee will also consider appointees to the Local Board of Health.

• Review of Committee and Board composition for 2025
• Recommendation for appointments to Boards and Committees 2025
• Consideration of Municipal Appointees to Local Board of Health

The Striking Committee reviewed 2025 appointments to committees and boards, keeping most unchanged. It recommended Warden Charbonneau replace Councillor Peabody on the Bruce County Public Library Board, and deferred Board of Health appointments to Council for further discussion. The Committee also noted the County's legal obligation to appoint municipal representatives to the Board of Health.

• No changes to 2025 appointments for Accessibility Advisory Committee, Community Drug and Alcohol Strategy, Green Ribbon Panel, Clean Energy Frontier, and SWIFT
• Recommended Warden Charbonneau replace Councillor Peabody on Bruce County Public Library Board
• Recommended Council discuss Board of Health appointments at next meeting
• Recommended Council appoint three members to Board of Health or provide staff direction if unable

Inaugural Meeting

The inaugural meeting of Bruce County Council will conduct the nomination and election or acclamation of the 2025 Warden and Deputy Warden. The meeting also includes the administration of oaths of office and the presentation of ceremonial items such as the Chain of Office and pins. The session concludes with remarks from the Warden and Deputy Warden before adjournment.

• Nomination for Warden
• Election or Acclamation of Warden
• Presentation of Chain of Office by Past Warden Chris Peabody
• Nomination for Deputy Warden
• Election or Acclamation of Deputy Warden

At the inaugural meeting, Bruce County Council acclaimed Luke Charbonneau as Warden and Don Murray as Deputy Warden for 2025, each by acclamation after single nominations. Both took their oaths of office. The meeting was procedural and ceremonial, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Luke Charbonneau acclaimed as Warden for 2025 (single nomination)
• Don Murray acclaimed as Deputy Warden for 2025 (single nomination)
• Oaths of office administered to Warden and Deputy Warden
• Meeting adjourned at 9:59 a.m.

Bruce County Council

The council will vote to approve By‑law 2024‑068 (Investment Policy), By‑law 2024‑069 (Amended Development Charges) and By‑law 2024‑070 (Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan). It will also direct staff to prepare Bruce County’s application to join the Ontario Food Cluster for 2025 and to authorize out‑of‑province travel for that work. The meeting includes routine approvals such as the November 21, 2024 minutes.

• Approve By‑law 2024‑068 – Investment Policy for County funds
• Approve By‑law 2024‑069 – Amendment to Development Charges by‑law
• Approve By‑law 2024‑070 – Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan (2024‑2028)
• Direct staff to apply for Ontario Food Cluster 2025 membership and authorize travel within budget
• Approve the November 21, 2024 council meeting minutes

Bruce County Council approved joining the Ontario Food Cluster for 2025, adopted three by-laws including an investment policy, development charges amendment, and multi-year accessibility plan, and referred several communications to staff. Bruce Power announced a $1 million commitment to the county's affordable housing program.

• Approved application to join Ontario Food Cluster for 2025 (C-2024-196)
• Adopted By-law 2024-068 Investment Policy (C-2024-197)
• Adopted By-law 2024-069 amending development charges by-law (C-2024-197)
• Adopted By-law 2024-070 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (C-2024-197)
• Referred items a, b, c, e, f of communications to staff (C-2024-198)
• Adopted By-law 2024-071 to confirm proceedings (C-2024-199)

Bruce County Housing Corporation

The Bruce County Housing Corporation is meeting to decide on rent increases for community housing and the write-off of bad debt. The board is also considering the appointment of a Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer.

• Proposed 2.5% rent increase for community housing units effective April 1, 2025
• Proposed write-off of $42,640.12 for 2023 bad debt
• Appointment of Sam Dinsmore as Treasurer and Lynn Hatten as Deputy Treasurer
• Review of 2024 Q3 Arrears Report
• Update on Surplus Land Request for Information (RFI)

Bruce County Council

The council will vote to approve the County Official Plan Amendment C-2023-004 (Carson) and adopt By‑law 2024‑066 to implement it. It will also consider and adopt the Investment Policy, a Growth Studies Development Charge effective Jan 1 2025, the Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan, and endorse a Memorandum of Understanding for Planning Services. Additional reports on finances, child care, housing, and business plans will be presented for information.

• Adopt Official Plan Amendment C-2023-004 (Carson) – By‑law 2024‑066
• Approve Investment Policy – by‑law to adopt the policy
• Approve Growth Studies Development Charge starting Jan 1 2025 – by‑law to add charge
• Adopt Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan – by‑law to adopt the plan
• Endorse Planning Services Memorandum of Understanding – circulate to municipalities

Bruce County Public Library Board

The Bruce County Public Library Board will approve September 25 meeting minutes, review the Interlibrary Loan and Circulation policies, consider the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program report, and examine the Library Fees and Charges for 2024. The Director's Report will provide updates on the 2024 Strategic Action Plan, the 2025 meeting schedule, and the Library Services Business Plan.

• Approve September 25, 2024 board minutes
• Review Interlibrary Loan and Circulation policies
• Discuss Community Volunteer Income Tax Program report
• Examine Library Fees and Charges for 2024
• Director's Report on strategic plan, meeting schedule, and business plan

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council will adopt the minutes from the October 10 and 17 meetings and direct staff to present the 2025 Budget By-law on January 9, 2025, setting the 2025 tax levy increase at 6.53%. The council will also approve five by-laws that authorize a loan for the 2026 International Plowing Match, a 911 dispatch agreement with the Owen Sound Police Services Board, and three Canada‑Ontario Community Housing Initiative funding agreements for Russell Meadows, Formosa Senior's, and the Bruce County Housing Corporation.

• Adopt minutes for the October 10 and October 17 Council meetings
• Direct staff to bring forward the 2025 Budget By-law and set the tax levy increase to 6.53%
• By‑law 2024‑060: authorize a loan agreement for the 2026 International Plowing Match
• By‑law 2024‑061: authorize a Primary Public Safety Answering Point (911 dispatch) agreement with Owen Sound Police Services Board
• By‑laws 2024‑062, 2024‑063, 2024‑064: authorize COCHI project funding agreements for Russell Meadows, Formosa Senior's, and Bruce County Housing Corporation

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council will review and vote on several by-laws authorizing funding agreements for the Ontario Priority Housing Initiative and the Canada‑Ontario Community Housing Initiative. The council will also adopt the minutes from the October 3 meeting, approve a performance‑plan report for the 2025 Canadian Triage Acuity Scale, and approve the de‑accession of archival items from the county museum. Additional motions include support for CANDU reactors and a contract for 9‑1‑1 service with Owen Sound Police.

• Adopt minutes of the October 3, 2024 council meeting
• Approve the 2025 Canadian Triage Acuity Scale Response Time Performance Plan report
• Approve de‑accession of archival items listed in the Museum‑Archives Deaccession Report
• Introduce by‑laws to authorize funding agreements with Russell Meadows, Formosa Senior’s, and Bruce County Housing Corporation for housing repairs
• Introduce a by‑law to authorize an agreement with Owen Sound Police Service for Primary Public Safety Answering Point (PPSAP) 9‑1‑1 service

Bruce County Housing Corporation

The Bruce County Housing Corporation will adopt the County of Bruce’s Purchasing Policy (By‑law 2024‑045). It will also approve a Sale and Disposition of Land Policy and authorize execution of the Canada Ontario Community Housing Initiative Project Funding Agreement for 2024‑2025. Additional items include an update on community‑housing video surveillance, a heat‑pump installation under the Energy Affordability Program at 539 Ivings Dr in Port Elgin, and a mortgage renewal for 550 Willoughby Street in Lucknow.

• Adopt County of Bruce Purchasing Policy (By‑law 2024‑045) for the corporation
• Approve Sale and Disposition of Land Policy
• Authorize execution of Canada Ontario Community Housing Initiative Project Funding Agreement 2024‑2025
• Heat‑pump installation under Energy Affordability Program at 539 Ivings Dr, Port Elgin
• Mortgage renewal for 550 Willoughby Street, Lucknow

Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management

The Long-Term Care Homes Committee will consider several information items, including the Q3 2024 quality reports for Gateway Haven and Brucelea Haven, and a July‑September 2024 update report. No action items or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Long Term Care – Quality Report – Q3 2024 (Gateway Haven)
• Long Term Care – Quality Report – Q3 2024 (Brucelea Haven)
• Long-Term Care Update Report – July, August, September 2024
• BLH Newsletter – August 2024
• GWH Newsletter – September 2024

Bruce County Council

The Bruce County Council is meeting to discuss several administrative items. The primary focus of the meeting is a report for information regarding the 2025-2029 Operating and Capital Budget.

• 2025-2029 Operating and Capital Budget Report

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council will consider several financial motions, including approving $3,500 for Highway for Peace signage on County Road 19 and authorizing the $738,000 purchase of the former Kincardine Paramedic Station at 369 Lambton Street. The council will also vote on a loan of up to $100,000 for the 2026 International Plowing Match and adopt two by‑laws related to the purchase and to confirm the council’s proceedings. Minutes from the September 19, 2024 meeting will be adopted.

• Approve $3,500 (plus HST) for Highway for Peace signage on County Road 19
• Authorize purchase of 369 Lambton Street, Kincardine for $738,000 (50% reserve, 50% internal financing)
• Authorize loan of up to $100,000 to the 2026 International Plowing Match & Rural Expo Committee
• Adopt By‑law 2024‑057 to authorize the purchase agreement for 369 Lambton Street
• Adopt By‑law 2024‑058 to confirm the council’s proceedings at this meeting

Bruce County Public Library Board

The Board is meeting to discuss and act upon the 2025 budget and business plans. The session includes reviews of operating and capital reports, as well as usage and branch reports.

• 2025 Budget and Business Plans
• 2025 Capital Project Listing
• 2025 Reserves Summary
• September 2024 Director's Report
• Wiarton Branch 2024 Report

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will review several information items, including a presentation on the Bruce County Trail Program’s accessibility, a preliminary list of potential 2025 capital improvements, updates on SMART initiatives, and an invitation to an AODA community learning event. The agenda also details the Spruce the Bruce Business Accessibility Adaptability Grant, which covers up to 50% of a project’s cost, capped at $3,000. Committee members will consider action items such as map‑tour days to assess town and trail accessibility, involvement in the 2026 International Plowing Match, a stop‑gap campaign for local communities, and the Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan 2024‑2028.

• Business Accessibility Adaptability Grant – up to 50% of project cost, max $3,000
• Presentation on Bruce County Trail Program with respect to accessibility
• Preliminary list of potential 2025 capital improvements (Clerk & Facilities)
• Map Tour Days proposal to rate accessibility of towns and trails
• Consideration of committee role in International Plowing Match 2026

Bruce County Council

The Bruce County Council will consider a motion directing staff to develop a scope, financial analysis and a detailed budget for a 12,000‑sq‑ft. museum expansion, including a $285,000 annual reserve transfer. The council will also adopt By‑law 2024‑055 governing council and committee proceedings and By‑law 2024‑056 confirming the proceedings of this meeting. Reports on the 2025 pre‑budget, early learning and child‑care services, and the housing and homelessness plan will be presented for information. A closed‑session will be held to discuss personal matters and employee benefit training.

• Motion to scope museum expansion, conduct financial analysis, and set a $285,000 annual reserve transfer (2025‑2031)
• Adoption of By‑law 2024‑055 to govern council and committee proceedings
• Adoption of By‑law 2024‑056 confirming the council’s proceedings on September 19, 2024
• Presentation of 2025 Pre‑Budget Report for information
• Presentation of New Child Care Funding Approach Report for information

Bruce County Council

The council will vote to approve three by‑laws—appointing a municipal law enforcement officer, adopting an emergency response plan, and establishing a debt‑management policy. It will also consider amending the procedural by‑law to extend the Warden and Deputy Warden terms to two years and modify election procedures. Additionally, the council will endorse comments on the Bruce C Initial Project and direct staff to begin public engagement on the new Bruce County Official Plan.

• By‑law 2024‑051 to appoint a municipal law enforcement officer
• By‑law 2024‑052 to adopt the County Emergency Response Plan
• By‑law 2024‑053 to adopt a Debt Management Policy for the County
• Amend procedural by‑law to change Warden and Deputy Warden terms from one to two years
• Endorse comments on the Bruce C Initial Project and direct submission to the Impact Assessment Agency

Bruce County Council directed staff to begin public engagement on a new Official Plan, including three regional open houses, and to bring back a final draft for adoption. A proposal to extend the Warden and Deputy Warden terms from one to two years was defeated. Council also approved procedural by-law changes, endorsed comments on the Bruce C nuclear project, and adopted several administrative by-laws.

• Directed staff to begin public engagement on New Bruce County Official Plan (carried)
• Defeated amendment to change Warden/Deputy Warden term to two years (defeated)
• Approved procedural by-law revisions for election officials, nomination period, board appointments (carried)
• Endorsed comments on Bruce C Initial Project Description for submission to Impact Assessment Agency (carried)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule changes, including cancelling August 21 meeting (carried)
• Approved by-laws 2024-051 (law enforcement officer), 2024-052 (emergency response plan), 2024-053 (debt management policy) (carried)
• Approved by-law 2024-054 to confirm proceedings (carried)

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council will consider several motions, including approval of an Official Plan amendment for the Voisin property, adoption of a by‑law to widen Bruce Road 20 by 2.56 metres, and a by‑law to authorize a municipal funding agreement under the Canada Community‑Building Fund. The council will also review and may adopt the Bruce County Emergency Response Plan, the Debt Management Policy, and the 2024 Bruce County Asset Management Plan. Additional items include an officer appointment by‑law and related procedural motions.

• Official Plan Amendment C‑2024‑003 (Voisin) for Range Lake Pt Lot 32, Saugeen Shores
• By‑law to widen Bruce Road 20 by 2.56 m (Part 2 on survey Plan 3R10721)
• By‑law authorizing a Municipal Funding Agreement on the Canada Community‑Building Fund
• Adoption of the Bruce County Emergency Response Plan
• Approval of the 2024 Bruce County Asset Management Plan

Striking Committee

The Striking Committee will adopt the July 4, 2024 meeting minutes and review the 2024 Procedural By‑law. It will recommend specific amendments, including appointing the Clerk as Returning Officer, adding a nomination period for Warden elections, and removing references to the Warden for health‑board appointments. The Committee will also move to a closed session under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(b).

• Adopt July 4, 2024 Striking Committee minutes (SC_Jul04_2024).
• Recommend amending Section 22.15 to make the Clerk the Returning Officer and the CAO and Deputy CAO scrutineers.
• Recommend adding a nomination period for election of Warden and Deputy Warden.
• Recommend amending Sections 21.1 and 21.2 to remove Warden reference for board appointments.
• Proceed to a closed session per Municipal Act Section 239(2)(b).

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council is meeting to decide on infrastructure repairs, funding agreements, and official plan amendments. The body will review a preferred alternative for the Durham Street Bridge and vote on updates to fees and purchasing policies.

• Endorsement of Alternative 2 (Bridge Repair/Rehabilitation) for the Durham Street Bridge in Walkerton
• Approval of $16,000 from Brucelea Haven Departmental Donation Reserve for resident TV and staff room improvements
• By-law 2024-043 to adopt Official Plan Amendment C-2024-002 (Dales)
• By-law 2024-044 to amend the Fees and Charges By-law
• By-law 2024-045 to establish a Purchasing Policy By-law

Striking Committee

The Striking Committee will meet to adopt minutes from the May 2, 2024 meeting and determine participants for the 2024 CAO performance evaluation. The committee also intends to enter a closed session regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual.

• Adoption of May 2, 2024, meeting minutes
• Confirmation of Warden Peabody and Deputy Warden Charbonneau for the 2024 CAO performance evaluation meetings
• Closed session regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual

Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management

The Committee of Management will review the second quarter 2024 quality report for long-term care homes. The committee will also receive an operations report covering April, May, and June 2024. The agenda includes a recommendation to approve minutes from the April 4, 2024 meeting.

• Review of Q2 2024 Long Term Care Quality Report
• Review of Q2 2024 Long Term Care Operations Report
• Approval of April 4, 2024 meeting minutes

Special Meeting - Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council is meeting to consider endorsing the Indigenous Reconciliation Framework and the Saugeen Anishnaabek Reconciliation Pathway and Action Plan. The council will also vote on By-law 2024-042 to confirm the proceedings of this special meeting.

• Endorsement of Reconciliation Framework and Saugeen Anishnaabek Reconciliation Pathway and Action Plan
• Approval of By-law 2024-042 (Confirmatory By-law)

Bruce County Council

The council is reviewing the 2024-26 Housing Action Plan and several municipal by-laws. Agenda items include funding for economic development, road maintenance equipment, and long-term care improvements.

• Approval of Official Plan Amendment C-2024-002 for lands in South Bruce Peninsula
• $29,000 contribution from the Economic Development Departmental Reserve to a Rural Economic Development program
• Up to $70,000 from the Gordon Henry Amrell Trust for murals in long-term care homes
• Purchase of a used spray patcher truck up to $75,000 plus HST
• Increase of 910 annual Social Worker hours for Bruce Lea Haven and Gateway Haven

Bruce County Housing Corporation

The Bruce County Housing Corporation is considering a motion to begin exploring land acquisition opportunities for a multi-residential community housing build. This exploration would focus on the inland region of Bruce County. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the June 6, 2024 meeting.

• Motion to explore land acquisition for multi-residential community housing in inland Bruce County
• Approval of June 6, 2024, meeting minutes

Bruce County Council

The council is reviewing several reports and considering motions regarding regional transit and healthcare. A motion was introduced calling on the Ontario Ministry of Health to halt planned hospital service reductions in the Bruce, Grey, and Huron region. The agenda also includes discussions on energy conservation and local service investments.

• Motion calling for a pause on hospital service reductions in the Bruce, Grey, and Huron region
• Authorization for a Memorandum of Understanding regarding Grey Transit Route 5 extensions
• Endorsement of Saugeen Shores resolution for cemetery preservation and maintenance funding
• Authorization for staffing increases in Long Term Care to support four hours of care per resident

Bruce County Public Library Board

The Bruce County Public Library Board will review the Intellectual Freedom policy and approve minutes from May 22, 2024. The board will also receive reports on 2023 audited financial statements, reserve policies, and library usage.

• Review of Intellectual Freedom policy
• Approval of May 22, 2024 meeting minutes
• Presentation of 2023 Audited Financial Statements
• Discussion of revised reserve policy and annual balances
• Lucknow Branch update

Bruce County Council

The Bruce County Council is reviewing reports on housing services and community grants. The agenda includes decisions on funding for the 1878 Schoolhouse restoration and a municipal agreement for the Sauble Beach Paramedic Station. Council will also discuss engagement regarding nuclear energy sector projects.

• $320,000 + HST tender award to Colonial Building Restorations
• Approval of Hampton Woods draft plan of subdivision unlapsing
• Agreement for Sauble Beach Paramedic Station at 672 Main Street
• Endorsement of the Global Partnership for Nuclear Communities declaration
• Transfer payment agreement for Spring Creek Restoration Project

Bruce County Public Library Board

The Bruce County Public Library Board is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, reviewing the Operational Collection Development policy, and receiving the Director's and Usage reports. The board will also discuss the CUPE Local 4481 library ratification in closed session. This is a standard administrative meeting with no major public decisions listed.

• Closed meeting item: CUPE Local 4481 Library Ratification
• Policy review: Operational - Collection Development
• Approval of minutes from April 17, 2024 meeting
• Director's Report - May 2024
• Usage Report - May 2024

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council meets remotely to consider several administrative items, including approving a new CAO Performance Evaluation Policy, revising the Reserve and Reserve Funds Policy with associated transfers and closures, and appointing a Treasurer via by-law. Council will also receive information reports on first-quarter finances, reserves, employment services, and child care, plus hear a delegation about the 160th Bruce Battalion "Highway for Peace."

• Approve CAO Performance Evaluation Policy and 2024 review timeline
• Approve revised Reserve and Reserve Funds Policy with transfers, closures, and naming changes
• By-law 2024-028 to appoint a Treasurer for the County of Bruce
• First Quarter Financial Statement Review 2024 (report CS-2024-026)
• Delegation from Bill Streeter on 160th Bruce Battalion "Highway for Peace"

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council is meeting to decide on several items, including approving the 2023 audited financial statements, funding a 10-year forest inventory, introducing an off-road vehicle bylaw, and submitting comments on provincial planning changes. They will also receive information reports on purchasing, tenders, paramedicine, and other topics.

• Approve 2023 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as presented by BDO & Company LLP
• Transfer $120,000 from Tax Stabilization Reserve for 10-year Bruce County Forest Inventory with FSmith Consulting Inc.
• Introduce by-law to regulate off-road vehicles on county roads
• Submit comments to province on planning legislation and proposed Provincial Policy Statement changes
• Approve revisions to Museum Volunteer Program Policy

Striking Committee

The Bruce County Striking Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items, including approving prior minutes and reviewing appointments and policies. The main substantive item is a recommendation to endorse the CAO Performance Evaluation Policy and recommend the 2024 performance review timeline to Council.

• Approve minutes of March 21, 2024 Striking Committee meeting
• Endorse CAO Performance Evaluation Policy and recommend to Council
• Recommend 2024 CAO Performance Review timeline to Council

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council is meeting to review reports and consider several motions, including endorsing additional government relations priorities, supporting AMO's call for a Social and Economic Prosperity Review, joining the Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition, and approving items related to the Bruce County Housing Corporation. The agenda also includes a public review of the Active Transportation and Recreational Trails Master Plan and a museum expansion report.

• Museum & Cultural Services: Museum Expansion Report 2024 and Needs Study
• Transportation: Bruce County Active Transportation and Recreational Trails Master Plan - Public Review
• Government Relations: Endorse additional priorities and AMO's Social and Economic Prosperity Review
• Community Development: Join Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition as Regional Collaborative Partner
• Housing: Approve 2023 unaudited financial statements and appoint BDO Canada LLP as accountants for Bruce County Housing Corporation

BCHC Annual General Meeting

The Bruce County Housing Corporation is holding its Annual General Meeting to approve minutes, appoint directors and officers, and ratify the appointment of an auditor and solicitor. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive policy decisions or financial approvals beyond routine items.

• Appoint 8 directors: Luke Charbonneau, Kenneth Craig, Mark Goetz, Steve Hammell, Jay Kirkland, Milt McIver, Donald Murray, Chris Peabody
• Appoint officers: Chair Chris Peabody, Vice-Chair Luke Charbonneau, CEO Tina Metcalfe, Treasurer Lynn Hatten, Secretary Linda White, Officers Devon Gordon and Tania Dickson
• Appoint BDO Canada LLP as accountants
• Appoint Duncan, Linton LLP as corporate solicitor
• Approve 2023 unaudited financial statements

Bruce County Public Library Board

The Bruce County Public Library Board is meeting to approve minutes, review reports, and discuss a proposal to make library services fine-free. The agenda includes a fine-free report and cost analysis, along with director, usage, and branch updates.

• Fine-Free Library Service discussion with Fine Free Report and Ontario Library Association Costs of Fines Diagram
• Approval of March 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Director's Report for April 2024
• Usage Report for April 2024
• Mildmay Branch Update

Housing Forum

This agenda for the Bruce County Housing Forum on 2024-04-11 contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system, with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents.

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council is meeting to decide on funding for immediate repairs to the Durham Street Bridge, reallocating $1.85 million from the Bruce Road 19 project and up to $1,167,000 from the County Bridge Reserve. Council will also consider dedicating a road widening on Bruce Road 6, approving a paramedic station agreement with South Bruce Peninsula, and allocating 2023 surplus funds. Several by-laws are up for approval, including appointments and service agreements.

• Transfer $1,850,000 from Bruce Road 19 project to Durham Street Bridge repairs
• Dedicate 2.134-metre widening to County Highway System on Bruce Road 6 East
• Authorize Municipal Capital Facility Agreement for Sauble Beach Paramedic Station
• Allocate 2023 surplus: $100,000 Winter Control, $750,000 Affordable Housing, $375,000 General Facilities
• Approve by-laws for weed inspectors, Ontario Federation of Trail Riders agreement, and Long-Term Care Home Service Accountability

Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management

The Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management is meeting to approve minutes, authorize the Director of Long-Term Care and Senior Services to sign and submit 2023 Declaration of Compliance forms for Brucelea Haven and Gateway Haven to Ontario Health, and receive updates on long-term care operations and quality reports. The committee will also move into a closed session to discuss legal matters regarding Gateway Haven and approve closed minutes from April 6, 2023.

• Authorization to sign and submit 2023 Declaration of Compliance for Brucelea Haven and Gateway Haven to Ontario Health
• Approval of minutes from October 5, 2023 and January 18, 2024 meetings
• Information items: Long-Term Care Update Report for January-March 2024 and Quality Report for same period
• Discussion of Long-Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement extension for 2024-25
• Closed meeting for litigation update on Gateway Haven and approval of closed minutes from April 6, 2023

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Bruce County Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a Chair and Vice Chair, hear verbal updates on accessible transit and the Age-Friendly Strategy, review its Terms of Reference, and discuss the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. The agenda is largely procedural and informational, with no specific dollar amounts or decisions listed.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Verbal update on Accessible Transit from Claire Dodds, Commissioner of Community Development
• Verbal update on Age-Friendly Strategy from Megan Garland, Director of Long-Term Care & Senior Services
• Review of Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
• Discussion of Multi-Year Accessibility Plan

Striking Committee

The Bruce County Striking Committee is meeting electronically to handle routine procedural items and one substantive report. The main item is a report on the CAO Performance Evaluation Process, which the committee is recommending be referred back to staff for revisions. The meeting also includes approval of the January 25, 2024 minutes and standard agenda items.

• CAO Performance Evaluation Process report recommended to be referred back to staff for revisions
• Approval of January 25, 2024 Striking Committee minutes
• Meeting held electronically from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council is meeting to consider several reports and motions, including a funding reallocation for transit, appointment of weed inspectors, approval of an official plan amendment, and multiple by-laws. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes adoption and a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Reallocate $26,500 from unspent Business Sustainability Loan to fund 50% of Grey Transit Route 5 from Wiarton to Owen Sound for remainder of 2024
• Approve South Bruce Peninsula Official Plan Amendment L-2022-018 for Barry's Construction and Insulation Ltd. (Part Lots 18 & 19, Concession 2, Amabel)
• Introduce by-law to appoint Environmental Services Supervisor and Technician as Area Weed Inspectors
• Authorize five-year agreement with Ontario Federation of Trail Riders
• Approve By-law 2024-019: lease with Central Peninsula Sno-Drifters Snowmobile Club for Lindsay Tract building at 4025 Highway 6

Bruce County Public Library Board

The Bruce County Public Library Board is meeting to approve minutes, review the Governance - Duties and Responsibilities policy, and receive the Director's Report, Usage Report, and a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Collection Update. The board will also discuss the 2024 meeting schedule and hold a closed session for minutes approval and the CEO performance evaluation.

• Approval of February 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Policy review: Governance - Duties and Responsibilities
• Director's Report - March 2024
• Usage Report - March 2024
• Closed session: CEO performance evaluation

Bruce County Council

Council will vote on several items including a subdivision approval, a $157,000 forest inventory, a 5-year snowmobile club lease, and three by-laws.

• Approve Official Plan Amendment C-2022-016 and draft approval of Subdivision S-2022-030 (Barry's Construction and Insulation Ltd.)
• Approve $157,000 from Tax Stabilization Reserve for a 10-year County Forest Inventory with SVCA
• Authorize a 5-year lease with Central Peninsula Sno-Drifters Snowmobile Club for the Lindsay Tract Shop
• Adopt By-laws 2024-015 (tax ratios/rates), 2024-016 (OPA C-2023-008), and 2024-017 (OPA C-2022-016)
• Direct staff to recruit a Nurse Practitioner for Gateway Haven

Bruce County Public Library Board

The Bruce County Public Library Board is meeting to handle routine business: approving the December 20, 2023 minutes, reviewing the Operational Children and Teen Services policy, and receiving reports from the director, annual activities, and usage. The agenda also includes a closed session for CUPE Local 4481 negotiations, with reporting from closed afterward.

• Closed meeting: CUPE Local 4481 negotiations
• Policy review: Operational - Children and Teen Services
• Director's Report - February 2024 with 2023 Q4 updates
• Annual Activities Report - 2023
• Usage Report - February 2024

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council will consider adopting the County Official Plan Amendment C-2023-008 Implementation Amendment, which would update the official plan. Council will also decide on 2024 property tax ratios and rates, including continuing tax relief programs for charities, low-income seniors, and persons with disabilities. Other items include supporting the 2026 International Plowing Match with up to $100,000 in start-up funds, approving a bridge weight restriction by-law, and receiving numerous information reports on topics like pandemic funding, child care, housing, and business plan updates.

• Adoption of County Official Plan Amendment C-2023-008 Implementation Amendment
• 2024 Property Tax Policy Review: approve tax ratios, class discounts, and continue tax relief programs
• Support for 2026 International Plowing Match with up to $100,000 in start-up funds
• By-law 2024-013 to restrict vehicle weights on County bridges
• Appointments to Accessibility Advisory Committee and Community Drug & Alcohol Strategy

Bruce County Housing Corporation

The Bruce County Housing Corporation is considering the reallocation of 2023 surplus capital funds to support unit turnovers and emergency repairs. The board will also address the resignation of Treasurer Edward Henley and the appointment of Lynn Hatten.

• Reallocation of $250,000 for approximately 35-unit turnovers
• Reallocation of $150,000 for emergency projects at 7432 Hwy 6, Tobermory and 401 Cayley, Walkerton
• Appointment of Lynn Hatten as Treasurer effective January 26, 2024
• Discussion of mortgage information for 539 Ivings Drive, Saugeen Shores
• Information regarding National Housing Co-Investment Fund renewal and repair

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council is meeting to decide on several items, including endorsing a drinking water source protection plan update, approving a new weight-restricted bridge by-law and an alternate truck route for the Durham Street Bridge, and pre-approving a $430,000 snowplow purchase. Council will also hear delegations about the 2026 International Plowing Match and a Clean Energy Frontier update, and consider appointments to committees.

• Endorse Maitland Valley Drinking Water Source Protection Plan amendment
• Introduce by-law to restrict vehicle weights on County bridges and implement Alternate Truck Route for Durham Street Bridge
• Pre-budget approval to purchase one tandem axle snowplow for $430,000
• Approve Terms of Reference for Accessibility Advisory, Long-Term Care, and Emergency Management Program Committees
• Appoint Warden, CAO, Deputy CAO to Clean Energy Frontier; Deputy Warden to SWIFT board

Striking Committee

The Bruce County Striking Committee is meeting electronically to review and recommend terms of reference for three committees (Accessibility Advisory, Emergency Management Program, and Long-Term Care Committee of Management) to Council for approval. The committee will also consider appointments to boards and committees. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no substantive policy or financial decisions listed.

• Recommendation to approve Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
• Recommendation to approve Emergency Management Program Committee Terms of Reference
• Recommendation to approve Long-Term Care Committee of Management Terms of Reference
• Recommendation to approve appointments to boards and committees

Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management

The Long-Term Care Homes Committee of Management is reviewing information items regarding facility updates. The meeting includes reports and newsletters covering October, November, and December 2023.

• Long Term Care Update Report for October, November, and December 2023
• BLH Newsletters for October, November, and December 2023
• GWH Newsletters for October, November, and December 2023

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council is meeting electronically to consider several reports and motions. The main decision is whether to approve an Affordable Housing Development Charges Exemption Policy, which would exempt certain affordable housing developments from development charges. Council will also consider adopting the 2024 budget by-law and a by-law to confirm proceedings, and will move into closed session to discuss labour relations and a CUPE settlement.

• Affordable Housing Development Charges Exemption Policy – approval motion
• By-law 2024-010 – Adopt the Budget for 2024
• Financial Indicator Review – 2022 (information report)
• Update on Housing Supply and Affordability in Bruce County (information report)
• Closed session: labour relations update, CUPE memorandum of settlement ratification

Bruce County Council

Bruce County Council is meeting to consider a revised 2024 budget that adjusts for new infrastructure funding and reduces a reserve transfer, while keeping the levy increase at 6.16%. Council will also vote on nine by-laws covering temporary borrowing, solicitor appointment, an IT services agreement with Kincardine, fees and charges, and several service agreements. Reports for information include the 2023 BMA Municipal Study, purchasing policy suspensions, awarded tenders, and an Indigenous Reconciliation update. A closed session is scheduled for a legal matter related to planning.

• 2024 budget revision: reduce Tax Stabilization Reserve transfer by $305,000, keep levy increase at 6.16%
• By-law 2024-001: authorize temporary borrowing for 2024 current expenditures
• By-law 2024-003: Integrated Technology Services Agreement with Municipality of Kincardine
• By-law 2024-004: establish fees and charges for the County
• Delegation: Provincial Offences Court Annual Report by Amanda Kokas