February 9, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the 2025 Emergency Response Plan as presented; and THAT Council approve the 2025 Emergency Response Plan in accordance with the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act; and THAT Council authorize t…
   • · Motion 2 added: THAT the application received for 6184 Go Home Lake Shore, located in the Township of Georgian Bay, be denied; and THAT Council’s authority pursuant to Sections 357/358/359 of the Municipal Act, 2001, be delegated to the Director of Financ…
   • · Motion 3 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT a by—law be brought forward delegating Council's authority under Sections 357/358/359 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as attached to this report.
   • · Motion 4 added: THAT the maximum grant amount per organization be increased from $1,500 to $2,500; and THAT the Municipal Grants Policy 2023—003—FNbe repealed and replaced with the Municipal Grants Policy as presented.
   • · Motion 5 added: BE IT RESOLVEDTHAT Council approve funding emergency repairs from Operations Capital Reserves not to exceed $53,500 plus HST; and THAT Council approve sole-sourcing a 5—year preventative maintenance contract for generators to Total Power a…
   • · Motion 6 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to further investigate the recommendations contained within Facility Condition Assessment Results Report 2026-004 and return to Council with full costing options for consideration.
   • · Motion 7 added: THAT the funding shortfall come from the approved 2026 Road Rehabilitation Capital Budget.
   • · Motion 8 added: NOW BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of Georgian Bay moves into a Closed Session of Council at 1:55 pm.
   • · Motion 9 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of Georgian Bay rise from Closed Session at 2:39 pm.
   • · Motion 10 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopts the December 1, 2025 Council Closed minutes as circulated.
   • · Motion 11 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council enact a By—lawto delegate authority for Council matters in accordance with Section 275 of the Municipal Act, 2001 in relation to the 2026 Municipal Election.
   • · Motion 12 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council recognize the value of upgrading to a new cemetery management software; and THAT Council direct staff to proceed with Managed Cemeteries software in the amount of $11,885 ($12,094 including non— rebateable HST) …
   • · Motion 13 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council refers this matter of the ratepayers acknowledgement to the Committee of the Whole on February 10, 2026.
   • · Motion 14 added: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Township of Georgian Bay engages with the Province Ontario to enter into a sign agreement to move the sign to Lake Joseph Road; and THAT the Township work with SEGBAY to help them simultaneously move their…
   • · Motion 15 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopts the Consent Agenda of February 9, 2026 as circulated.
   • · Motion 16 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopts the December 2, 2025 Planning Council minutes as circulated.
   • · Motion 17 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopts the December 2, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes as circulated.
   • · Motion 18 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopts the December 2, 2025 Committee of the Whole resolutions (COW—2025—050,COW-2025— 051) as circulated.
   • · Motion 19 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopts the January 26, 2026 Sustainable Communities Advisory Group resolutions (SCAG-2026— 001, SCAG-2026—002, SCAG-2026—003, SCAG-2026-004, SCAG- 2026-005) as circulated.
   • · Motion 20 added: BE IT RESOLVED that Council received the December 2025 and January 2026 Monthly Department Highlights Senior Management Team Report 2026—010 for information purposes.
   • · Motion 21 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the report regarding Logo Update and Community Consultation be received for information.
   • · Motion 22 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council enact By—Iaw2026—002 — Appointment of Director of Fire and Emergency Services / Fire Chief (Dowell)
   • · Motion 23 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council enact By—law2026—003 — Signing Officers.
   • · Motion 24 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council enact By—law2026-005 — Restricted Acts (Lame Duck).
   • · Motion 25 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council enact By-law 2026-006 - MLEO Appointment (Morgan)
   • · Motion 26 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopts By—law2026-007 to confirm the proceedings of the February 9, 2026 Council meeting.
   • · Motion 27 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council does now adjourn at 4:02 pm. until March 9, 2026 at 9:00 am. or at the call of the Chair.
   • · Attendance added: Peter Koetsier (present)
   • · Attendance added: Brian Bochek (present)
   • · Attendance added: Peter Cooper (present)
   • · Attendance added: Steven Predko (present)
   • · Attendance added: Stephen Jarvis (present)
   • · Attendance added: Kristian Graziano (present)
   • · Attendance added: Allan Hazelton (present)
   • · Attendance added: Amy Buchanan (present)
   • · Attendance added: Candace Waslenko (present)
   • · Attendance added: Chad Dowell (present)
   • · Attendance added: Derek Witlib (present)
   • · Attendance added: Jasvinder Rattigan (present)
   • · Attendance added: Mara Engel (present)
   • · Attendance added: Sydney Levesque (present)
   • · Attendance added: Tony Van Dam (present)
   • · Attendance added: Trish Walton (present)
   • · Attendance added: Greg Mariotti (present)
   • · Attendance added: Caely Nicholson (present)
   • · Attendance added: Jennifer Schnier (present)
   • · Attendance added: Karen Way (present)
   • · Participation added: Kristian Graziano recuse
   • · Participation added: Brian Bochek recuse