Central Huron public meetings in 2022
12 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council Meeting #2
The Central Huron Council is reviewing options for strategic planning facilitation, with costs ranging from $7,500 to $35,000. The meeting also includes a proposal to sell the property at 14 Albert Street to Fair Meadows Ltd.
- Strategic planning facilitation options costing between $7,500 and $35,000
- Sale of 14 Albert Street to Fair Meadows Ltd (By-Law 77-2022)
- Amendment to parking by-law for Jowett's Grove Road (By-Law 76-2022)
- Adoption of 2022 Joint Annual Plan and 2023 Joint Multi-Year Plan
- Delegation from Jennifer Ure regarding opposition to a proposed hydrogen plant
Regular Council Meeting #1
Council will adopt committee and board appointments for the 2022-2026 term. The meeting includes a delegation regarding emergency department hours at Clinton Public Hospital and a public hearing for a minor variance at 77722 Norma Street.
- Appointment of 2022-2026 Committee and Board members via By-law 73-2022
- Minor Variance MV08-2022 for an attached garage at 77722 Norma Street
- Approval of $28,250.00 for Town Hall window replacement design and tender fees
- Update on temporary reduction of emergency department hours at Clinton Public Hospital
- Contract for abatement and deconstruction at Bluewater Youth Centre
Council Orientation
The Central Huron Council met for an orientation session to review municipal operations and departmental functions. The session included overviews of planning, governance, and various municipal services to prepare members for their roles.
- Departmental overviews covering Roads, Utilities, Fire, and Clerk services
- Review of the Central Huron Code of Conduct and Procedure By-law 2022
- Discussion of major projects including Isaac St Reconstruction and Bluewater Youth Centre
- Presentation of annual expenses for various departments
- Introduction of Confirmatory By-law 72-2022
Inaugural Council Meeting
The newly elected Council held its first meeting to swear in members and establish committee appointments. Key actions included authorizing an agreement with OLG regarding casino betting options and approving a tire purchase for road equipment.
- Passed Bylaw 70-2022 to allow for the addition of Sportsbook betting at the Clinton Casino
- Approved $44,343.43 for grader, loader, and truck tires from Fordwich Tire Ontario Limited
- Appointed Councillor Lobb as an alternate member to the County of Huron Council
- Appointed Mayor Ginn and Councillor Russo to the Bluewater Youth Centre Working Group
- Appointed Councillor Colquhoun to the Isaac Street Reconstruction Project Working Group
Regular Council Meeting #1
The newly elected Council held its inaugural meeting to declare office and establish upcoming schedules. Key discussions included amending an agreement with the OLG regarding sportsbook betting and approving a tire purchase for road equipment.
- Amendment to OLG agreement to allow sportsbook betting at the Clinton Casino
- Approval of $44,343.43 for grader, loader, and truck tires from Fordwich Tire Ontario Limited
- 2022-2026 Committee and Board appointment process
- Appointment of David Frayne to the Drinking Water Source Protection Committee
- Appointment of working groups for Bluewater Youth Centre and Isaac Street reconstruction
Regular Council Meeting #1
The Council is reviewing several planning applications, including consent applications and a minor variance for 77202 Orchard Line. Discussions also include infrastructure updates regarding traffic calming and a proposed pedestrian crossover.
- Minor Variance MV07-2022 for 77202 Orchard Line to reduce a setback from 2 metres to 1.22 metres
- Consent Application C056-2022 (Steenstra) regarding Part Lot 27, Concession 11
- Consent Application C088-2022 (Medd) regarding 41590-41596 Summerhill Road
- Proposal to draft drawings and a by-law for a pedestrian crossover at Ontario Street (Hwy 8) and Smith Street North
- Report on traffic calming options for Princess Street East
Regular Council Meeting #2
Council will review the audited 2021 financial statements presented by Paul Seebach. The meeting includes discussions on moving a sculpture garden, subdivision servicing payments, and insurance renewals.
- Acceptance of audited 2021 Financial Statements
- Proposed $124,610 partial payment to 5035459 Ontario Inc. for North St. servicing
- Proposed $427,955 insurance renewal with Marsh Canada Limited
- Relocation of the 14 Albert St. Sculpture Garden to Millennium Park
- Amendment to Parking By-law for No Parking zones on Albert Street
Regular Council Meeting #1
Council will hold a public meeting to discuss a zoning amendment for 82166 London Road to allow a dog kennel for breeding. The proposal includes a maximum of 12 adult dogs and a 100-metre setback from residential dwellings. Council will also adopt several new human resources policies and appoint a Community Emergency Management Coordinator.
- Zoning By-law Amendment Z07-2022 (Bruner) for 82166 London Road
- Adoption of Flexible Work Model Pilot Project Policy (Bylaw 62-2022)
- Adoption of Disconnecting from Work Policy (Bylaw 63-2022)
- Adoption of Professional Development Policy (Bylaw 64-2022)
- Appointment of Chad Kregar as Community Emergency Management Coordinator (Bylaw 65-2022)
Regular Council Meeting #2
Council will consider amending the Traffic Control By-law to install new stop signs in Clinton. They will also review a final draft of the updated Procedure By-law and discuss Remembrance Day holiday arrangements.
- Amending Traffic Control By-law for stop signs at James Street and Matilda Street
- Amending Traffic Control By-law for stop signs at Fullerview Circle and Fullerview Drive
- Adoption of the final draft Procedure By-law (By-law 59-2022)
- Minor variance application for a semi-detached dwelling at 88 Osborne Street
- Declaration of Remembrance Day as a holiday from 8AM to Noon
Regular Council Meeting #1
Council is reviewing several major projects, including a multi-million dollar demolition contract for the former Bluewater Youth Centre. The meeting also includes public hearings for two zoning amendments and discussions on various municipal service agreements.
- Awarding demolition of former Bluewater Youth Centre to Budget Demolition for an estimated $4,226,945 + HST
- Zoning amendment Z06-2022 to rezone 40193 Blyth Rd from Community Facility to General Industrial
- Zoning amendment Z08-2022 to rezone 135 Goderich St from Community Facility to Residential Low Density
- Awarding Isaac Street engineering design to BM Ross and Associates Limited for $97,553.24
- Awarding Community Risk Assessment to The Loomex Group for $14,490.00
Special Council
The Special Council meeting is scheduled to include a closed session for the education or training of members regarding the Council Roads Tour. The meeting also includes the adoption of a confirmatory by-law to formalize the proceedings.
- Closed session for member education or training regarding the Council Roads Tour
- Introduction of Confirmatory By-Law 55-2022
Special Council
Central Huron Council is meeting via Zoom to discuss an update on the Fluidyne legal case in a closed session. The meeting also includes the adoption of a confirmatory by-law to formalize Council actions.
- Closed session regarding litigation or potential litigation (Fluidyne Legal Case)
- Adoption of Confirmatory By-law 54-2022