Agenda
The Blue Mountains
Committee of the Whole Meeting

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
-
Location:
Town Hall, Council Chambers and Virtual Meeting
32 Mill Street, Thornbury, ON
Prepared by: Corrina Giles, Town Clerk

A.
Call to Order

 

A.1
Traditional Territory Acknowledgement and Moment of Reflection

 

We would like to begin our meeting by recognizing the First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples of Canada as traditional stewards of the land.  The municipality is located within the boundary of Treaty 18 region of 1818 which is the traditional land of the Anishnaabek, Haudenosaunee and Wendat-Wyandot-Wyandotte peoples.

A.2
Approval of Agenda

 
  • Recommended (Move, Second)

    THAT the Agenda of April 7, 2025 be approved as circulated, including any items added to the Agenda.

A.3
Declaration of Pecuniary Interest

 

NOTE: In accordance with the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act and the Town Procedural By-law 2023-62, Council Members must file a written statement of the interest and its general nature with the Clerk for inclusion on the Registry.

A.4
Previous Minutes

 
  • Recommended (Move, Second)

    THAT the Committee of the Whole minutes of March 17, 2025 be adopted as circulated, including any revisions to be made.

B.
Staff Reports, Deputations, Correspondence

 
Administration, Corporate & Financial Services - To be chaired by Deputy Mayor Bordignon

B.1
Deputations, if any

 

B.2
Public Comment Period regarding matters included in the Administration, Corporate and Financial Services portion of the meeting (each speaker is allotted three minutes)

 

NOTE: In accordance with the Town Procedural By-law 2023-62 ten minutes is allotted at the beginning and end of each section of the Committee of the Whole Meeting to receive public comments regarding matters included on the Agenda. Each person shall provide their name and address, and is required to address their comments to the Chair. Comments shall not refer to personal, litigation or potential litigation matters, or be in response to matters that have been the subject of a Public Meeting, it being noted that the verbal commenting period has ended. Written correspondence may still be received in response to matters that have been the subject of a Public Meeting. If a person is unable to personally attend the meeting, or during any period where an
emergency has been declared to exist in the municipality, they shall provide their Public Comments in writing to the Clerk in advance of the meeting for the Clerk to read on behalf of the author during the Public Comment Period.

B.3
Correspondence, if any

 

B.4
Staff Reports

 

B.4.1
Growth Management Specialist Position, ADM.25.012

This item has attachments. 
1.ADM.25.012 Growth Management Specialist Position.pdf
  • Recommended (Move, Second)

    THAT Council receive Staff Report ADM.25.012, entitled “Growth Management Specialist Position”;

    AND THAT Council approve the Growth Management Specialist position to be funded in 2025 through the Working Capital Reserve.

B.4.2
Response to Rob Sampson's Deputation regarding the 2025 Budget, ADM.25.009

This item has attachments. 
1.ADM.25.009 Response to Rob Sampson Deputation Regarding 2025 Budget.pdf
  • Recommended (Move, Second)

    THAT Council receive Staff Report ADM.25.009, entitled “Response to Rob Sampson Deputation Regarding 2025 Budget”.

B.4.3
Review of Corporate Policy “Public Meetings Comments Policy, POL.COR.15.02”, ADM.25.010

This item has attachments. 
1.ADM.25.010 Review of Corporate Policy, Public Meetings Comments Policy, POL.COR.15.02.pdf
2.Attachment 1 POL-COR-15-02-Public-Meeting-Comments-Policy.pdf
  • Recommended (Move, Second)

    THAT Council receive Staff Report ADM.25.010, entitled “Review of Corporate Policy “Public Meetings Comments Policy, POL.COR.15.02”;

    AND THAT Council direct staff to review the “Public Meetings Comments Policy, POL.COR.15.02”, in the 2026-2030 term of Council, or as required.

B.5
Public Comment Period regarding matters included in the Administration, Corporate and Financial Services portion of the meeting (each speaker is allotted three minutes)

 
Strategic Initiatives - To be chaired by Councillor Porter

B.6
Deputations, if any

 

None

B.7
Public Comment Period regarding matters included in the Strategic Initiatives portion of the meeting (each speaker is allotted three minutes)

 

NOTE: In accordance with the Town Procedural By-law 2023-62 ten minutes is allotted at the beginning and end of each section of the Committee of the Whole Meeting to receive public comments regarding matters included on the Agenda. Each person shall provide their name and address, and is required to address their comments to the Chair. Comments shall not refer to personal, litigation or potential litigation matters, or be in response to matters that have been the subject of a Public Meeting, it being noted that the verbal commenting period has ended. Written correspondence may still be received in response to matters that have been the subject of a Public Meeting. If a person is unable to personally attend the meeting, or during any period where an
emergency has been declared to exist in the municipality, they shall provide their Public Comments in writing to the Clerk in advance of the meeting for the Clerk to read on behalf of the author during the Public Comment Period.

B.8
Correspondence, if any

 

None

B.9
Staff Reports

 

None

B.10
Public Comment Period regarding matters included in the Strategic Initiatives portion of the meeting (each speaker is allotted three minutes)

 
Community Services - To be chaired by Councillor Ardiel

B.11
Deputations, if any

 

None

B.12
Public Comment Period regarding matters included in the Community Services portion of the meeting (each speaker is allotted three minutes)

 

NOTE: In accordance with the Town Procedural By-law 2023-62 ten minutes is allotted at the beginning and end of each section of the Committee of the Whole Meeting to receive public comments regarding matters included on the Agenda. Each person shall provide their name and address, and is required to address their comments to the Chair. Comments shall not refer to personal, litigation or potential litigation matters, or be in response to matters that have been the subject of a Public Meeting, it being noted that the verbal commenting period has ended. Written correspondence may still be received in response to matters that have been the subject of a Public Meeting. If a person is unable to personally attend the meeting, or during any period where an
emergency has been declared to exist in the municipality, they shall provide their Public Comments in writing to the Clerk in advance of the meeting for the Clerk to read on behalf of the author during the Public Comment Period.

B.13
Correspondence, if any

 

None

B.14
Staff Reports

 

B.14.1
Response to The Georgian Bay Racquets Initiative, CS.25.013

This item has attachments. 
1.CS.25.013 Response to The Georgian Bay Racquets Initiative.pdf
  • Recommended (Move, Second)

    THAT Council receive Staff Report CS.25.013, entitled “Response to The Georgian Bay Racquets Initiative”;

    AND THAT Council direct staff to actively collaborate with The Georgian Bay Racquets Initiative to identify viable Town owned properties (including but not limited to 130 King St W) for an indoor racquets facility, conduct a preliminary feasibility assessment of potential locations and operating models, and provide a comprehensive staff report to Council by June 2, 2025;

    AND THAT Council direct staff to formally meet with The Georgian Bay Racquets Initiative every three weeks to share progress and ensure continued collaboration in the process of bringing forward a staff report to Council by June 2, 2025.

B.14.2
Leisure Activity Plan Status Update, CS.25.009

This item has attachments. 
1.CS.25.009 Leisure Activity Plan Status Update.pdf
2.Att-1-Leisure-Activity-Plan-2025-Progress-Report.pdf
  • Recommended (Move, Second)

    THAT Council receive Staff Report CS.25.009, entitled “Leisure Activity Plan Status Update” for information purposes.

B.14.3
Thornbury Harbour Lease Agreement Extension, CS.25.012

This item has attachments. 
1.CS.25.012 Thornbury Harbour Lease Agreement Extension.pdf
2.Att-1-2025-2030-Lease-Agreement.pdf
  • Recommended (Move, Second)

    THAT Council receive Staff Report CS.25.012, entitled “Thornbury Harbour Lease Agreement Extension”;

    AND THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute agreement #OP-4844-H-2507 with His Majesty the King, in right of Canada, represented by the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans.

B.15
Public Comment Period regarding matters included in the Community Services portion of the meeting (each speaker is allotted three minutes)

 

C.
New and Unfinished Business

 

D.
Notice of Meeting Dates

 

Council Public Meeting, April 15, 2025
Town Hall, Council Chambers and Virtual


Council, Public Meeting, April 22, 2025
Town Hall, Council Chambers and Virtual


Committee of the Whole Meeting, Administration, Corporate & Financial Services, Strategic Initiatives, and Community Services,  April 28, 2025
Town Hall, Council Chambers and Virtual


Committee of the Whole Meeting, Operations, and Planning & Building Services, April 29, 2025
Town Hall, Council Chambers and Virtual

E.
Adjournment

 
  • Recommended (Move, Second)

    THAT this Committee of the Whole does now adjourn at TIME p.m. to meet again on April 29, 2025, Town Hall, Council Chambers and Virtually, or at the call of the Chair.

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