Council / Committee Meetings – Thursday, May 5, 2022

Explore highlights from Bruce County's Council & Committee Meetings. These meetings are held on Thursdays, twice monthly, beginning at 9:30 AM, unless otherwise posted. Meetings are video livestreamed and complete agendas and minutes are available for public review.

Bruce County Council and Committees met on May 5, 2022 beginning at 9:30 AM in the Council Chambers and virtually through Teams. Video recordings of the meetings can be reviewed at www.brucecounty.on.ca/government/agendas-and-minutes 

Bruce County Council Meeting

Bruce County Council approved:

  • a by-law to establish fees and charges for Bruce County.
  • a by-law to delegate limited authority to the Chief Administrative Officer for certain acts pursuant to Section 275 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended.
  • a by-law to authorize the execution of a Multi-Program Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Bruce County for the provision of the Homelessness Prevention Program.
  • a by-law to authorize the execution of a Municipal Access Agreement between Bruce County and Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority.
  • a by-law to appoint the Bruce County Forestry Technician as the Area Weed Inspector for Bruce County.
  • a by-law to adopt Amendment Number C-2022-002 to the County of Bruce Official Plan.
  • a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between Bruce County and The Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry.
  • a by-law to authorize the execution of a cost-sharing agreement between Bruce County and the Municipality of Kincardine for the Storm Sewer Bruce Road 15 Inverhuron Project.
  • a by-law to authorize certain new capital work(s) of Bruce County; authorize the submission of an application to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation ("OILC") for financing of such capital work(s); authorize temporary borrowing from OILC to meet expenditures in connection with such capital work(s); and authorize long-term borrowing for such capital work(s) through the issue of debentures to OILC.

Bruce County Housing Corporation

  • BCHC approved the transfer of up to $150,000 of capital reserve to conduct unforeseen emergency termite repairs at 1065 Huron Terrace, Kincardine. Report
  • BCHC received the 2022 Q1 Arrears Report. Report

Corporate Services Committee

  • Committee approved that $1,000,000 be transferred from the Tax Stabilization Reserve to the Insurance Reserve until the County’s cyber security insurance is increased from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000. Report
  • Committee authorized the execution of a 10-year agreement between Bruce County and Bell Canada for Next Generation 9-1-1 services. Report
  • Committee received the 2021 Audit Report as presented by B.D.O. & Company L.L.P. and approved the 2021 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements. Report
  • Committee received a summary of Awarded Tenders for Q1 2022. Report
  • Committee received a summary of Purchasing Policy Suspension Approvals for Q1 2022. Report
  • Committee received a report on Reserves and Reserve Fund Analysis 2021 Actual and 2022 Projection. Report
  • Committee received a report on Tax Stabilization Reserve 2021 Activity and 2022 Projection. Report
  • Committee received a report on Working Fund Reserve 2021 Activity and 2022 Projection. Report
  • Committee received a report on Provincial Offences Act Payment Changes. Report

Executive Committee

  • Committee received a report on the Bruce County Reopen and Rediscover Team (BCRRT). Report

Human Services Committee

  • Committee received a report on Q1 2022 Income and Support Services. Report
  • Committee received a report on the Q1 2022 Community Housing Registry Waitlist. Report
  • Committee received a report on Early Childhood Educator Bursaries. Report
  • Committee received a report on Q1 2022 Licensed Child Care and Early Years. Report
  • Committee received a report on the Affordable Housing 101 Toolkit Launch. Report

Museum Committee

  • Committee received a report on Education & Outreach activities. Report
  • Committee received a report on Marketing activities. Report 
  • Committee received a report on Revenue Development. Report
  • Committee received a report on Museum Programming. Report

Paramedic Services Committee

  • Committee approved Paramedic Services to enter into further negotiations with the Town of South Bruce Peninsula regarding the Non-Binding Letter of Intent for a permanent site at 672 Main Street, Sauble Beach. Report

Workplace Engagement Services Committee

  • Committee approved the organizational structure for the Employment Services Division, as well as the Regional Manager job description. Report


This publication identifies highlights from recent Bruce County Council and Committee meetings. Bruce County’s Office of the CAO maintains complete agendas and minutes from all Council and Committee meetings, which can be reviewed at www.brucecounty.on.ca/government/agendas-and-minutes