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Bruce Hoffman, Clerk

519-376-2729 ext. 224

bhoffman@georgianbluffs.on.ca

Christine Fraser-McDonald, Deputy Clerk

519-376-2729 ext. 226

cfraser@georgianbluffs.on.ca

Jenn Burnett, Intermediate Planner

519-376-2729 ext. 242

jburnett@georgianbluffs.on.ca

• Municipal Policies
• Emergency Plan

The Clerks Department is responsible for the day to day services to Council, members of Council, and its committees with advice, support and administrative services. The Clerks Department is also responsible for Corporate Records Retention, Lottery Licensing, Freedom of Information Requests, Livestock Compensation Claims, Animal Control, Line Fence Disputes and Cemeteries.

Lottery Licensing

The Clerks Department is responsible for receiving and reviewing applications and the issuing of Lottery Licenses in accordance with Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.

Alcohol and Gaming Commission Ontario      

Municipal Freedom of Information

The Clerks Department is responsible for processing inquiries made under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection to Privacy Act.

Information and Privacy Commissioner/Ontario      

Livestock Claims

On June 30th, 2011 the Wildlife Damage Compensation Program was announced and took effect on July 1st, 2011. The Ontario Wildlife Compensation Program provides financial assistance to producers whose livestock, poultry and honey bees have been damaged by wildlife. Under the program, producers are entitled to make claims to their local municipality for livestock losses attributable to attacks by wildlife species.

Where the owner of livestock or poultry discovers that any of the owner's livestock or poultry has been injured or killed and to the best of the owner's knowledge and belief such injury or death was caused by wildlife, the owner must contact the Clerks Office at 519-376-2729 within forty-eight (48) hours of discovering the injury or death. The Clerk will immediately notify the municipal livestock valuer.

The livestock valuer will make and complete a full investigation within three (3) days of receiving the notification from the Clerk. When conducting an investigation, the valuer will record such evidence, including the taking of photographs and/or video, that is reasonably necessary to allow another person to review the evidence and make a conclusion as to whether wildlife caused the injury or death to the livestock or poultry. The valuer will make a report in writing within ten (10) business days after receiving notification an dprovide to the Clerk for review.

The owner of the livestock or poultry cannot destroy or dispose of or permit to be destroyed or disposed of the carcass of any livestock or poultry reported killed until the valuer has seen the carcass and agrees that the carcasses can be destroyed or disposed (with the exception that an owner is requird to dispose of the livestock or poultry because of the requirements set out under Ontario Regulation 106/09).

If the valuer determines that the damage was caused by a dog that is not habitually kept on the premises of the owner of livestock or poultry,, the owner is not eligible for compensation through this program. If the damage is caused by dogs, the process set out in the Protection of Livestock and Poultry from Dogs Act shall be followed. In this regard if you have a killed or injured animal as a result of a dog attack, contact the Clerks office.

 
If you need to contact a Livestock Valuer after normal business hours please call one of the following persons:

Ken Barfoot 519-376-8149 (home) or 519-371-4400 (work)

Brad Ironmonger 519-534-2349 (home) or 519-374-4719 (cell)

Doug Sutherland 519-371-3953 (home)

Animal Control

The Clerks office administers the animal control contract for Georgian Bluffs with Owen Sound Animal Shelter. 

Contact Information for the Animal Shelter:

Legal Marriage in Ontario

 Planning

• Grey County Official Plan
• Zoning By Laws
• Georgian Bluffs Official Plan
• Municipal Forms
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The Clerks Department is now responsible for planning in the Township of Georgian Bluffs. The Clerks Department is responsible for the review of proposed changes to the use of land as permitted by Provincial policy, County policy, or Township policy. The Intermediate Planner administers the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw and assists property owners in their development plans. The duties include reviewing, researching and updating Council on provincial and local planning initiatives, changes in planning policy, managing development applications to alter land use and generally all matters related to land use and development.

Please keep in mind that Township Planning may be affected to a large extent by the policies of the Provincial Government through Provincial Policy Statements (PPS), Niagara Escarpment Plan (NEP), various legislation and regulations. It is also affected by County policy, through the County Official Plan.

For complex zoning and or severance inquiries, we request that you fill out a request form that you may obtain at the Municipal office by contacting reception or on the forms section of this website. The Township Bylaw and Sarawak Official Plan are available for review in the municipal office any time during regular working hours.

Planner Clinton Stredwick who is filling in for Intermediate Planner Jenn Burnett who is on a one year leave of absence is available to help answer questions or review proposals prior to submission of your application. Clinton can be reached at 519-376-2729 Ext 242.

Office hours (beginning June 11th, 2012 ) are as follows:

Tuesday's and Thursday's 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday's and Friday's 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.

Assessment maps are available for viewing during regular office hours, please enguire at reception. These maps are not to be considered 100% accurate as they are not legal surveys.

PRECONSULTATION on applications is required. Please call for an appointment and be prepared to bring applications filled in to the best of your ability, along with clear, legible site plans. That way we can better help Applicants and respond to the request.

 

Holly Morrison, Treasurer

519-376-2729 ext. 239

hmorrison@georgianbluffs.on.ca

Brian Anderson, Financial Analyst

519-376-2729 ext. 248

banderson@georgianbluffs.on.ca

Financial/Treasury

• Property Tax Information
• Property Tax Payments
• Budget Information
• Fees and Charges
• Performance Measures
• Water and Sewer Billing
• Financial Statements

Treasury

The Treasury Department is responsible for providing financial services to all municipal departments including coordinating the budgeting process and monthly monitoring of revenue and expenditure accounts.

The following is a list of specific responsibilities:

• Ensure that all Revenues and expenditures are collected, allocated, and recorded in accordance with all By-laws, regulations and budgets, as established by Council, and the Provincial and Federal Governments
• Co-ordination of the budget process
• Tax billing and collection and maintaining property tax records
• Water and Sewer billing (collection and maintenance of accounts)
• Accounts receivable billing and collection
• Processing of Accounts payable invoicing
• Processing payroll
• Management of the municipal benefit program
• Computer maintenance and up-grading and network support
• Budget Information
• Fees and Charges
• Financial Statements
• Municipal Performance Measures
• Property Tax Information
• Property Tax Payments
• Water and Sewer Billing