Central Huron public meetings in 2024
23 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Destination Central Huron Team (Committee)
The committee is meeting to receive a budget and expenses report and identify a surplus from the 2024 budget. Members will discuss ideas for short-term projects and confirm projects for 2025.
- Review of 'Team CH budget and expenses' report showing a leftover balance of $8,168.67
- Discussion on short-term projects to implement using surplus funds
- Confirmation of projects for 2025
- Review of 2024 expenditures including $1,500 for little libraries and $2,000 for an orchard sign
Regular Council Meeting #2
Council is reviewing a one-year extension of the fire services agreement with North Huron and the adoption of a 2024-2029 accessibility plan. The meeting also includes decisions on municipal drain construction and council remuneration.
- Extension of Fire Services Agreement with North Huron, including capital purchase limits of $300,000 for Rescue #7 and $60,000 for extrication equipment
- Proposed $25,000 for 2025 Fireworks as part of the operating budget
- Decision to use internal forces for the construction of the Kelly Municipal Drain in 2025 instead of awarding external tenders
- Adoption of By-Law 67-2024 for Council Remuneration and By-Law 68-2024 for Travel and Expense Policy
- Proposed agreement for snowmobile use of the Bell Woodlot property
Regular Council Meeting #1
The Central Huron Council will consider and accept the Gerrits Municipal Drain – Branch G engineering report and give first and second readings to By‑Law 62‑2024 to adopt the report. Council will also read and adopt By‑Law 64‑2024, a consolidated fee by‑law, and approve a tender to Sittler Grinding Inc. for compost site grinding at an estimated cost of $111,600.19 with a pre‑approved budget of $112,000. Additional motions include adding $5,000 to the 2025 Community Safety and Well‑Being budget and approving $25,000 for 2025 fireworks.
- Accept Gerrits Municipal Drain – Branch G Report and read By‑Law 62‑2024 (drainage works)
- Adopt By‑Law 64‑2024, a consolidated fee by‑law for various municipal services
- Award tender RFQ RDS-2024-06 to Sittler Grinding Inc. for compost grinding, estimated $111,600.19 and pre‑approve $112,000 budget
- Add $5,000 to the 2025 budget for Community Safety and Well‑Being
- Approve $25,000 for 2025 fireworks as part of the operating budget
Budget Meeting
Council is reviewing requests to approve specific capital projects and operating expenses before the final 2025 budget is adopted. These pre-approvals are intended to secure better pricing through early tendering and maintain essential services.
- Rehabilitation of Bridge CHU40 – Maitland Line: $622,772
- Facilities Storage Shed: $275,000
- Gravel Hauling/Crushing/Sand operating allocation: $270,000
- Grass Cutting operating allocation: $126,000
- Dust Control operating allocation: $101,000
Regular Council Meeting #2
The Central Huron Council will consider and vote on By‑law 58‑2024 to provide remuneration and expense reimbursement for members of the Huron OPP Detachment Board, and By‑law 59‑2024 to update the Procedure By‑law governing council operations. The council will also approve a $22,500 allocation in the 2025 pre‑approval budget for the purchase of specialization hours from Ricoh to implement Laserfiche as the municipality’s electronic document management system. In addition, the council will adopt the draft 2025 council meeting schedule and approve routine consent‑agenda items such as previous meeting minutes and monthly departmental reports.
- Adopt By‑law 58‑2024 for remuneration and expenses of Huron OPP Detachment Board members
- Adopt By‑law 59‑2024 updating the Procedure By‑law for council and committee proceedings
- Approve $22,500 in the 2025 pre‑approval budget for Laserfiche EDMS implementation with Ricoh
- Adopt the draft 2025 council meeting schedule covering all regular meetings and statutory holidays
- Approve consent‑agenda items including minutes from the Oct 29, 2024 special meeting and Nov 4, 2024 regular meeting
Destination Central Huron Team (Committee)
The committee is meeting to discuss the draft schedule of events and budget for Summer 2025. Other agenda items include a committee budget update, the 2025 OBIAA Conference, and a donation for Ball’s Bridge.
- Draft schedule of events and budget for Summer 2025
- Committee Budget Update
- 2025 OBIAA Conference attendance
- Ball’s Bridge Donation
Regular Council Meeting #1
Central Huron Council will hold public meetings to decide on two zoning applications. The body will also review updates to the municipal facade grant and donation fund policies.
- Zoning amendment Z03-2024 for a proposed chicken barn at West Part Lot 6, Concession 3
- Temporary use by-law Z04-2024 for a plumbing business at 214 James St, Clinton
- Contract for Whitechurch Construction for Clinton Library lift shaft reconstruction for $37,800
- Grant funding for Proceeds of Crime Front-Line Policing totaling $184,000 for 2024-2026
- Proposed addition of Balls Bridge paving to the 2025 capital plan
Special Council Meeting - Official Plan Review Workshop
The Central Huron Special Council will adopt the meeting agenda, receive the New Provincial Planning Statement 2024 report for information, and receive the Central Huron Official Plan Review presentation for information. The council will also pass Confirmatory By‑law 52‑2024 to confirm the proceedings of this special meeting.
- Formal Report – New Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 (information)
- Central Huron Official Plan Review Presentation (information)
- Confirmatory By‑law 52‑2024 to confirm meeting proceedings
- Adoption of the meeting agenda
Regular Council Meeting #2
The Central Huron Council will review a minor variance request to reduce lot frontage and a consent application for land severing. The body will also consider appointing an engineer for the Melena Beach Drain and hear a presentation on attainable housing.
- Minor Variance MV03-2024: Request to reduce minimum lot frontage from 150m to 80m at Concession 2 Part Lot 7
- Consent Application C53-2024: Rick and Patti McDonald land severing request including a $500 cash in lieu of parkland payment
- Appointment of Headway Engineering to examine the Melena Beach Drain under Section 78 of the Drainage Act
- Presentation by Daniel Segal of Segal Construction regarding municipal development of attainable housing
- OPP Municipal Policing 2025 Annual Billing Statement
Destination Central Huron Team (Committee)
The committee will review updates on street murals and benches, as well as proposed events for Millennium Park. Members will also discuss community event options for Summer 2025 and the 2025 OBIAA Conference.
- Street Mural updates
- Benches update
- Proposed Millennium Park events
- Summer 2025 community events update
- 2025 OBIAA Conference discussion
Regular Council Meeting #1
Central Huron Council will discuss funding for emergency radio systems and various sport and recreation infrastructure projects. The body is also reviewing a land severance application and additional road paving work.
- Proposed $70,149.94 purchase for a radio repeater in Clinton, subject to a $50,000 grant
- Estimated $19,750 for additional asphalt patch work with Lavis Contracting Co.
- Grant applications for CHSS tennis courts, Sloman Park, Clinton Community Pool, and a multi-use sports pad
- Severance application C56-2024 for Gordon Yeo
- Third and final reading of By-law 42-2024 regarding the Kelly Municipal Drain 2024
Balls Bridge Board Meeting
The Board will receive a formal report recommending the amended Balls Bridge Board Terms of Reference (Bylaw XX‑2024) and will recommend that the amendment be sent to the Central Huron and ACW Councils for approval. The agenda also includes adoption of the June 4 2024 minutes, a verbal update on the 2024 bridge inspection, a verbal update on trees at the bridge, and a motion to temporarily adjourn and relocate the meeting to the bridge site at 38199 Little Lakes Road, Goderich. No financial motions are presented.
- Adopt minutes from the June 4, 2024 meeting
- Formal report – Amend Terms of Reference (Bylaw XX‑2024)
- 2024 Bridge Inspection – verbal presentation
- Trees at Balls Bridge – verbal update
- Temporary adjournment and relocation to 38199 Little Lakes Road, Goderich
Regular Council Meeting #2
Central Huron Council will hold public meetings to discuss several minor variance and zoning by-law applications. The body is also deciding on a contract award for a digital tourism project.
- Proposed contract award to Exar Studios for Digital Tourism Award at a cost of $175,603.54
- Minor variance MV01-2024 for a livestock barn on Kitchigami Road to reduce road setback from 60m to 34m
- Minor variance MV02-2024 for an additional residential unit at 120 Erie St, Clinton
- Zoning amendment Z02-2024 for temporary trailer sales and storage for three years
- Zoning amendment Z01-2024 to change 36912 Huron Road to Agricultural-Commercial Industrial for a proposed winery
Court of Revision - Kelly Drain 2024
The Court of Revision will meet to discuss and decide on property assessments for the Kelly Municipal Drain 2024. The body will hear an appeal from one property owner and may consider late appeals from other owners.
- Appeal by Isabelle Henderson regarding assessments for properties on Fullerview Drive
- Review of By-Law 42-2024 (Kelly Drain Provisional By-Law)
- Assessment evidence provided by RJ Burnside & Associates Limited
- Discussion of a reported $8,879.00 assessment per property owner
- Discussion of a $20,000.00 total penalty applied to five property owners
Regular Council Meeting #1
The Central Huron Council will receive a series of reports and adopt a consent agenda, then approve several contracts and donations, including a $175,603.54 award to Exar Studios for a Digital Tourism Award. It will also approve a $36,663.60 drag‑line excavation contract for the Goderich Township Pit, a $5,000 cash and $5,000 in‑kind donation to ONE CARE, and the Fire Services Working Group 2024 with appointed members. Finally, the council will adopt Confirmatory By‑law 44‑2024 to confirm the meeting proceedings.
- Award contract to Exar Studios for Digital Tourism Award – $175,603.54 (incl. HST)
- Approve contract with McCann Dragline Inc. for Goderich Township Pit excavation – $36,663.60 (incl. HST)
- Approve $5,000 cash donation and $5,000 in‑kind donation to ONE CARE
- Approve Fire Services Working Group 2024 and appoint Mayor Ginn, Deputy‑Mayor Anderson, and Councillor Russo
- Adopt Confirmatory By‑law 44‑2024 confirming the meeting proceedings
Destination Central Huron Team (Committee)
The Destination Central Huron Team will receive a report on Central Huron branded benches and vote to approve purchasing a custom die for the benches at a cost of $1,790, which will be used for five benches in 2025 costing $7,250 for a total of $9,040 plus HST. The committee will also consider a report of implementation ideas and discuss summer 2025 community events.
- Approve ordering a custom die for benches in 2024 at a cost of $1,790
- Approve total bench purchase cost of $7,250 for five benches in 2025 (total $9,040 + HST)
- Receive and discuss the “Ideas for implementation” report covering art nights, movie nights, and other events
- Discuss options and direct staff to implement chosen ideas from the implementation report
- Verbal update on community events planned for summer 2025
Regular Council Meeting #2
The council adopted the consent agenda, accepted the Kelly Municipal Drain Improvement report and gave first and second readings to its by‑law, approved a $70,429.51 contract with McCann Redi‑Mix Inc. for the Yeo‑Van De Wal Municipal Drain project, and adopted By‑law 40‑2024 to set new water and sewer rates effective September 1 2024. It also approved temporary road closures for Harvest Fest 2024 and appointed two community representatives to the Huron County OPP Detachment Board.
- Kelly Municipal Drain Improvement report accepted; first and second reading of related by‑law
- Yeo‑Van De Wal Drain contract awarded to McCann Redi‑Mix Inc. for $70,429.51 (incl. HST)
- Adoption of By‑law 40‑2024 – Municipal Water and Sewer Rates (effective Sep 1 2024)
- Temporary road closures approved for Harvest Fest 2024 (Sept 21)
- Appointment of Jennette Walker and Jasmine Clark as OPP Detachment Board community reps
Special Council Meeting
Council will receive the Central Huron Tourism Digital Transformation Strategy report and consider a motion to approve issuing a Request for Proposal to hire a contractor for the project, which has $200,000 funding approved. Council will also receive the Fire Master Plan report and consider the thirty‑nine recommendations for inclusion in future budgets. The meeting includes adoption of the agenda, a public comment period, and a confirmatory By‑law (By‑law 39‑2024) to record the meeting’s proceedings.
- Approve distribution of a Request for Proposal to hire a contractor for the Central Huron Digital Transformation Strategy (funded $200,000)
- Receive and discuss the Central Huron Tourism Digital Strategy report
- Receive the Fire Master Plan report and consider its 39 recommendations for future budget inclusion
- Adopt Confirmatory By‑law 39‑2024 to record the meeting’s proceedings
- Public Question/Comment period
Destination Central Huron Team (Committee)
The Destination Central Huron Team is meeting to discuss painting five street murals to direct visitors from the REACH Centre, Arena, Raceway, and Casino into downtown Clinton. The committee will also review updates on the 2025 Clinton 150th anniversary and various local parkette projects.
- Proposed road closures to paint 5 intersection murals directing visitors to downtown Clinton
- Clinton 150th anniversary planning for 2025 with a $10,000 logo budget
- Updates on Balls Bridge Parkette concerns
- Discussion on Alice Munro bench and sculpture
- Review of Mayor’s Mingle and fireworks costs
Regular Council Meeting #2
The council will consider several formal reports, including appointing an engineer to examine a Section 4 drainage petition for the Gibson Drain. It will award a $500 Radar Scholarship to Kate Maloney. The council will adopt By‑Law 35‑2024 and By‑Law 36‑2024 to update fee schedules, and By‑Law 37‑2024 to authorize a paving agreement with the Royal Canadian Legion for work at 95 Kirk Street. It will approve contract CH‑05‑2024 awarding Hart Construction Inc. $209,625.60 for a sand storage building.
- Contract CH‑05‑2024: Hart Construction Inc. to build sand storage building for $209,625.60 (incl. HST).
- By‑Law 35‑2024: amendment to Fees and Charges By‑Law 84‑2023 Schedule F.
- By‑Law 36‑2024: amendment to Fees and Charges By‑Law 84‑2023 Schedule H.
- By‑Law 37‑2024: authorize agreement with the Royal Canadian Legion for paving rear parking lot and west fire lane at 95 Kirk Street.
- Appointment of Streamline Engineering to study the Gibson Drain petition (Section 4).
Regular Council Meeting #1
The meeting includes discussions on infrastructure maintenance and equipment procurement. Council will consider appointing an engineer for the SandHill Line drain petition and approving the purchase of a used trackless machine. Additionally, there is a closed session regarding Bluewater Youth Centre property planning.
- Approval to purchase a used Trackless machine up to $30,000
- Appointment of Headway Engineering to examine the SandHill Line G2G Crossing Sturdy Drain petition
- Closed session discussion regarding Bluewater Youth Centre property planning and Wessuc
- Review of monthly reports from Roads, Facilities, and Utilities departments
Special Council Meeting
Central Huron Council will review three proposals for the closed Clinton pool space, with estimated costs ranging from $200,000 to over $5 million. The meeting also includes a recommendation to purchase a new wheel loader for $281,366.40 and the appointment of a Deputy Clerk.
- Purchase of a wheel loader from CG Farm Equipment LTD for $281,366.40
- Three renovation or excavation options for the closed Clinton pool space
- Appointment of Jillian Bjelan as Deputy Clerk via By-law 32-2024
- Discussion regarding support for ride sharing services in Blue Mountains
Destination Central Huron Team (Committee)
The Destination Central Huron Team is reviewing several community improvement reports. Proposals include closing roads to paint five street murals and building a deck at Balls Bridge Parkette. The committee will also discuss painting parking dividers and creating a 5km walking trail.
- Proposal to close roads for five street murals directing visitors to Downtown Clinton
- Proposal to remove rip rap and build a deck at Balls Bridge Parkette
- Plan to paint parking dividers on Albert and Victoria streets using stencils
- Proposal for a 5km 'Healthy Heart Business Trail' with painted sidewalk designs