Council Meeting Highlights - Thursday, August 1, 2024

Bruce County Council Meeting

• Council received the August 2024 Museum Information Report. Report
• Council received the Bruce County Official Plan Review Update. Report
• Council approved that the Draft Environmental Study Report (ESR) for the ongoing Municipal Class Environmental Assessment of the Durham Street Bridge in Walkerton be received. Council approved that Alternative 2, the Bridge Repair/Rehabilitation option, is endorsed as the preferred alternative. Report
• Council approved that a by-law be introduced authorizing the Warden and Clerk to execute the Municipal Funding Agreement with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. Report
• Council approved that the items listed in the “Collections Deaccession Report – August 2024” be approved for deaccession from the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre’s collection. Report
• Council approved the use of $16,000 from the Brucelea Haven Departmental Donation Reserve to implement the recommendation for Resident TV Enhancements and Staff Room Improvements. Report
• Council approved By-law 2024-043, a by-law to adopt Amendment Number C-2024-001 (Dales) to the County of Bruce Official Plan. By-law
• Council approved By-law 2024-044, a by-law to establish Fees and Charges for Bruce County, and to repeal By-law 2024-004. By-law
• Council approved By-law 2024-045, a by-law to establish a Purchasing Policy for Bruce County. By-law
• Council received communication on AMO Advocacy on Homelessness Encampments. Communication
• Council received communication on the AMO 2023 Annual Report. Communication
• Council received communication from Ontario Land Tribunal on the Impact of Bill 185 on Appeal to Official Plan and Zoning By-law for Barry's Construction-South Bruce Peninsula. Communication
• Council received communication on Municipal Support for Resolution to Pause Healthcare Service Level Reductions. Communication
• Council received communication from the County of Frontenac on Physician Shortage. Communication
• Council received communication from the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury on Ontario Long Service Medals. Communication

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