THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF SAUGEEN SHORES COUNCIL MINUTES January 12, 2015

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1 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF SAUGEEN SHORES COUNCIL MINUTES The Meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Saugeen Shores was held on Monday, at 8:50p.m. in the Council Chambers at 600 Tomlinson Drive, Port Elgin, Ontario. PRESENT Mayor Mike Smith Deputy Mayor Luke Charbonneau Vice Deputy Mayor Diane Huber Councillor Cheryl Grace Councillor Don Matheson Councillor Neil Menage Councillor Mike Myatt Councillor Dave Myette Councillor John Rich STAFF MEMBERS Larry Allison, CAO Linda White, Clerk Kate Allan, Director of Finance Jayne Jagelewski, Director of Community Sen.Jices 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Mike Smith called the meeting to order. 2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND NATURE None Declared. 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 3.1 Adopt Budget Minutes Resolution Number That Council note and file the Budget Minutes of December gth, Adopt Resolution Number D. Myette That Council adopt the Minutes of the Council Meeting of December 15th, 2014 as presented. 3.2 Adopt Committee of Whole Minutes Resolution Number D. MY:ette That Council note and file the Committee of Whole Minutes of December 15th, 2014.

2 Page 2 4. REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF WHOLE 4.1 General Government Report- December 15,2014 Resolution Number That Council of the Town of Saugeen Shores adopts the General Government Report dated December 15th, 2014 recommending the following: 1. That Council authorize an interest bearing reserve fund to be established and maintained for the purpose of holding funds received from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO). And further that this reserve only be used to fund future projects, programs or services that benefit community youth or seniors, community sustainability, energy efficiency or economic development initiatives or otherwise deemed to improve "Community Well-Being" 2. That the Committee authorize staff to establish an agenda and date for a facilitated planning session initially including Council and the CAO early in 2015 to discuss: The 'public service bargain' identified in the David Siegel orientation presentation Discretionary Advisory and Ad hoc Committee structure and mandates Procedural By-law updates/revisions Councillors strategic priorities for the upcoming term and beyond. 5. REPORT OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS I COMMITTEES 5.1 Striking Committee Report- January 5, 2015 Resolution Number L. Charbonneau J. Rich That Council of the Town of Saugeen Shores adopts the Striking Committee Report dated January 5th, 2015 recommending the following: 1. That the following members be appointed to the following committees: 1. Accessibility Advisory Committee Cheryl Grace - Member Dave Myette -Alternate Member 2. Emergency Management Program Committee Neil Menage - Member John Rich -Alternate Member 3. Planning Advisory Committee (Committee of Adjustment & Property Standards) Diane Huber- Member Mike Myatt - Member Cheryl Grace -Alternate Member 4. Airport Committee John Rich - Member Neil Menage -Alternate Member 5. Municipal Heritage Committee Diane Huber- Member Don Matheson -Alternate Member 6. Police Services Board Luke Charbonneau - Member Dave Myette - Member 7. Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling John Rich - Member

3 Page 3 8. Bruce Power Physician Recruitment Committee Mike Myatt- Member Diane Huber- Alternate Member 9. Saugeen Mobility & Regional Transit Mike Smith - Member Mike Myatt- Alternate Member 10. Saugeen Rail Trail Association Cheryl Grace - Member Dave Myette - Member 11. Chamber of Commerce Don Matheson - Member Neil Menage - Member 12. Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Mike Smith - Member Luke Charbonneau - Member 2. That Council accept the recommendation of the Port Elgin BIA to appoint the following elected BIA members to serve on their Board of Directors; and hereby appoints the following Directors to the Port Elgin Business Improvement Area: Jeff Carver Sara Dolbeck Cathy Fenton Kaitlyn Shular Amy Shute Melissa Simpson-Good Neil Menage, Councillor 3. That Council accept the recommendation of the Southampton BIA to appoint the following elected BIA members to serve on their Board of Directors; and hereby appoints tile following Directors to the Southampton Business Improvement Area: Susan Dollar Don Hart Mary Lou Hills Bruce Martin Melanie Myers Susan Palethorpe Don Matheson, Councillor 6. MOTIONS AND NOTICE OF MOTIONS 6.1 Motion - Committees The following motion was Moved by: Councillor Menage and Seconded by Councillor Grace: Whereas the residents of Saugeen Shores are our greatest resource; and Whereas the residents of Saugeen Shores have articulated a strong desire for a more inclusive and open council; and Whereas candidates for election who were successful in gaining the support of the residents also articulated a strong desire for a more inclusive and open council; and Whereas the creation of new council committees would help to meet the desire for a more inclusive and open council; and

4 Page 4 Whereas the Striking Committee of Council has the jurisdiction to create new committees of council, set their objectives, their composition and their meeting frequency; therefore Be it resolved, that the Striking Committee of Council consider including the committees contained in the background report during their deliberation. Be it resolved, that the Striking Committee of Council also consider any other committees forwarded to them by members of council prior to their next meeting. Resolution Number N. Menage Motion to refer Notice of Motion considering additional Committees to the visioning session. 6.2 Notice of Motion -Centre of Excellence Committee The following motion will be considered at the Regular Council meeting on January 26th, Whereas the Striking Committee can designate new ad-hoc committees. And Whereas the NWMO (Nuclear Waste Management Organization) is providing the municipality with appropriate reserve funds for such use, which could foster community sustainability and economic development initiatives while improving "Community Well-being". And Whereas we value being a leader in the energy waste and in particular nuclear waste solution. And Whereas there are few regionally based Centres of Excellence. And Whereas this forms an opportunity for Saugeen Shores to diversify its economy. And Whereas this provides an opportunity to engage retired citizens with relevant expertise. And Whereas this affords residents additional opportunities to serve as volunteers and to showcase our community outside of any major city centre. And Whereas there is value added in strong debate, looking at all sides of a problem, gathering the best minds and the most passionate of advocates all in one space at one time, to have a dialogue worthy of the complexities of these issues. And Whereas democracy is strengthened with research. Be it moved that the Striking Committee be tasked to create a terms of reference with some modest goals and objectives in 2015 re; forming an Ad-Hoc Committee to investigate possibilities that could realize a "Centre of Excellence" (or other such title) to be established in Saugeen Shores. 6.3 Notice of Motion - Centennial Pool Be it resolved that the following motion will be considered at the Regular Council meeting on January 26th, Whereas over the last 8 years, Council has approved more than $100,000 in funding for four different studies intended to provide a basis for a decision on the future of aquatics in the Town of Saugeen Shores.

5 Page 5 And Whereas the last of these studies was presented to Council on November 28, more than 3 years ago. And Whereas the present course of CiCtion (presented to Council on September 9, 2014) envisions spending $1.478 million on the Centennial Pool without ensuring the sustainable operation of that facility into the future. And Whereas this course of action has been arrived at largely by default because Council has, so far, been unable to reach a broader decision on the future of aquatic facility services in Saugeen Shores. And Whereas the present condition of the Centennial Pool makes it desirable and in the interest of good management to attempt to reach a decision on this issue in the short term. Now Therefore Be it resolved that municipal staff is hereby directed to recommend a process to review and update the Next Wave Pool Studies I, II and Ill and the Pool Conditions Assessment Report by Walter Fedy and produce a recommendation on the future of aquatics in Saugeen Shores for consideration by Council. And That it is Council's desire that this process should produce a recommendation for consideration no later than August 1, BY-LAWS 7.1 By-law Borrowing By-law Resolution Number That By-law being a By-law to Authorizing the Borrowing of Money to Meet Current Expenditures of the Corporation of the Town of Saugeen Shores, is hereby read a first, second and third time and finally passed and sealed this 1 ih day of January, By-law Interim Tax Levy for 2015 Resolution Number S J. Rich L. Charbonneau That By-law being a By-law to provide for an Interim Tax Levy for the year 2015 and to provide for the payment of taxes and to provide for penalty and. interest, is hereby read a first, second and third time and finally passed and sealed this 1ih day of January, By-law Council Remuneration & Expenses Resolution Number That By-law being a By-law with respect to remuneration and expenses for members of Council and its local boards, is hereby read a first, second and third time and finally passed and sealed this 12th day of January, By-law Site Plan Agreement- Grey Bruce Health Services Resolution Number N. Menage D. Huber That By-law being a By-law to Authorize a Site Plan Agreement with Grey

6 Page 6 Bruce Health Services, is hereby read a first, second and third time and finally passed and sealed this 12th day of January, By-law Appointment- Planning Advisory Committee Resolution Number D. Myette That By-law being a By-law to Appoint members to the Planning Advisory Committee; Committee of Adjustment and Property Standards Committee, is hereby read a first, second and third time and finally passed and sealed this 12th day of January, CLOSED TO PUBLIC 9. CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW Resolution Number D. Myette That By-law being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Saugeen Shores is hereby read a first, second and third time and finally passed and sealed this 1 ih day of January, ADJOURNMENT Resolution Number D. Huber N. Menage That this Council meeting of January 12th, 2015 hereby adjourns at 9:40p.m. ~- ~w~ Mike""Smith, MAYOR Linda White, CLERK