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   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting #2",
   "headline": "Council will consider three by‑laws to set water/sewer fees, appoint a clerk, and approve winter road maintenance.",
   "summary": "The council will adopt the July 6 minutes and receive routine reports. It will review a procurement policy update and approve a $25,600 arena scoreboard upgrade. The meeting will focus on three by‑laws: one to correct municipal water and sewer fees, one to appoint Shannon Black as clerk effective Aug 10 2026, and one to authorize a winter road‑maintenance agreement with Integrated Maintenance and Operations Inc. (Owen Sound Highway Maintenance Limited).",
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   "source": "https://centralhuron.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=938"
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   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting #1",
   "headline": "Council to consider $3M loan debenture for Bluewater Youth Centre",
   "summary": "Council will decide on a $3,000,000 loan debenture for the Bluewater Youth Centre, to be financed through Infrastructure Ontario over 10 years at an estimated 3.82%. They will also vote on three severance applications (Lockwood and two Westerhout) under surplus farm residence policies, and consider numerous roads and facilities contracts, including a $421,314.89 tandem snow plow purchase and $82,934.28 in LED lighting upgrades for ball diamonds. A revised water and sewer rates by-law is up for adoption, effective August 1, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://centralhuron.civicweb.net/document/121880/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20_1%20-%2006%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=719ADF46917A442B891F69D89600772D",
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   "source": "https://centralhuron.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=937"
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   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting #2",
   "headline": "Council to consider $3M debenture for Innovation Hub at former youth centre",
   "summary": "The Central Huron Council will adopt routine reports and consider several land‑use and financial motions. Key items include recommendations on five farm‑severance applications, a proposal to debenture $3,000,000 for an Innovation Hub on the former Bluewater Youth Centre site, and the adoption of By‑Law 35‑2026 for a service agreement with Huron Creek Developments. The council will also award a road‑construction contract to Lavis Contracting Co. and a splashpad resurfacing contract to ABC Recreation Limited.",
   "agenda_url": "https://centralhuron.civicweb.net/document/121532/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20_2%20-%2015%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=AAFB7B22B13849C585A1BC23AED696BF",
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   "source": "https://centralhuron.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=936"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting #1",
   "headline": "Council to decide on $250,000 MRI donation, zoning change, tree contracts",
   "summary": "Council will hold a public hearing on a zoning amendment to allow an agri-tourism farm vacation suite, consider a $250,000 donation for a hospital MRI machine, and award tree maintenance contracts. Also up for discussion are the future of ICI recycling services and a policy on bring-your-own events.",
   "agenda_url": "https://centralhuron.civicweb.net/document/121296/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20_1%20-%2001%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=D1925ECD082A417C832AFBB09B398FB1",
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   "source": "https://centralhuron.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=935"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting #2",
   "headline": "Hospital foundation requests $250,000 from Central Huron for first MRI in county",
   "summary": "Council will hear a delegation from Alexandra Marine & General Hospital Foundation asking for a $250,000 pledge over five years to support the first MRI in Huron County. Council will also consider a report to implement the Buy Ontario Directive for procurement, and approve a $4,253.42 donation from a community event to the United Way. Several items of interest involve supporting other municipalities' requests on heritage designations and provincial legislation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://centralhuron.civicweb.net/document/121079/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20_2%20-%2019%20May%202026.pdf?handle=27BD43DF062247EBA90815F21190C9BF",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://centralhuron.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=934"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Destination Central Huron Team (Committee)",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss grant for accessible canoe launch at Ball's Bridge",
   "summary": "The Destination Central Huron Team will discuss three items: a grant application for an accessible canoe launch at Ball's Bridge, a car event for Sloman School's 100th anniversary, and a 'First Impression' project. No decisions have been made; these are items for discussion.",
   "agenda_url": "https://centralhuron.civicweb.net/document/120966/Destination%20Central%20Huron%20Team%20(Committee)%20-%2012.pdf?handle=BB550C28A0024371A965C9DB0E16CB00",
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   "source": "https://centralhuron.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=962"
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   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting #1",
   "headline": "Council to adopt updated Asset Management Plan and direct 10-year financial plan",
   "summary": "Council will consider adopting an updated 2025 Asset Management Plan and directing staff to prepare a 10-year financial plan. Several equipment purchases and a flooring replacement contract are up for award, including a used tractor, aerial lift, and flail mower. Council will also discuss accessibility improvements at Ball's Bridge and consider a request to declare June 2026 as Pride Month. A closed session is scheduled for land acquisition.",
   "agenda_url": "https://centralhuron.civicweb.net/document/120944/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20_1%20-%2004%20May%202026.pdf?handle=81B6DFEBAA34485A9F3B289F23F045D4",
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   "source": "https://centralhuron.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=933"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting #2",
   "headline": "Council to award $107,820 for two 4x4 pickup trucks",
   "summary": "Council will decide on several procurement awards, including two pickup trucks for $107,820.83, a coverall repair in Londesborough for $15,647.64, and a five-year copier lease with Ricoh at $6,603.32/year. Council will also consider options for the 2026 Donation Fund and Façade Grant Program allocations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://centralhuron.civicweb.net/document/120697/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20_2%20-%2020%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=8BFC8A9D2A8147B2A5EE8A677445A57F",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://centralhuron.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=932"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "Destination Central Huron Team (Committee)",
   "headline": "Committee to confirm 2026 budget, discuss events",
   "summary": "The Destination Central Huron Team will consider approving the 2026 budget and discuss planning for several community events, including a race/run, fishing derby, and Clinton 150 wall hanging project. They will also review an accessibility project and a report from the OBIAA conference. Procedural items include adoption of the agenda and approval of previous minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://centralhuron.civicweb.net/document/120525/Destination%20Central%20Huron%20Team%20(Committee)%20-%2014.pdf?handle=B5A063678A28457784ACBA08052A5BAE",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://centralhuron.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=959"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting #1",
   "headline": "Central Huron Council to vote on 2026 tax rates and water/sewer fee increases",
   "summary": "Council is deciding on the 2026 Tax Rate By-law and a financial plan for water and sewer services. The meeting includes votes on election-related policies and several equipment and infrastructure contracts.",
   "agenda_url": "https://centralhuron.civicweb.net/document/120478/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20_1%20-%2007%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=8A635CD76EEB44BC929AC26EB3F130BE",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://centralhuron.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=930"
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-16",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting #2",
   "headline": "Council approves 2026 operating, capital and utilities budgets with over $12M in levies",
   "summary": "The Central Huron Council will adopt the 2026 Draft Consolidated Budget, including a General Capital Budget of $6,906,968 funded by a $4,374,879 municipal levy, a General Operating Budget of $7,719,103 funded by a $7,822,869 levy, and a Utilities Budget with a $442,838 surplus and $1,910,910 in capital spending. The meeting also includes routine Consent Agenda items, reports, and a confirmatory by‑law for the meeting record.",
   "agenda_url": "https://centralhuron.civicweb.net/document/120205/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20_2%20-%2016%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=960612C1BC2448B7B42D70B569221E95",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://centralhuron.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=928"
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "Budget Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to discuss 2026 budget and tax increases",
   "summary": "Central Huron Council will review the 2026 Draft Consolidated Budget, which proposes a 1.96% levy increase and a 0.82% tax rate increase. Staff also recommend adding $150,000 for a used tractor and hiring a part-time facilities labourer.",
   "agenda_url": "https://centralhuron.civicweb.net/document/120113/Budget%20Meeting%20-%2009%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=54FBB528A98A464DB43277B98F8CAA5E",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://centralhuron.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=927"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-02",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting #1",
   "headline": "Council to consider recycling agreement and excavator purchase",
   "summary": "Central Huron Council will discuss revising the Mid-Huron Landfill Recycling Centre Agreement and awarding a contract for a used excavator. The meeting includes a public hearing for a minor variance and several requests for event-related road closures.",
   "agenda_url": "https://centralhuron.civicweb.net/document/119967/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20_1%20-%2002%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=325F1D29E252403E9AAC1112FFCC8521",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://centralhuron.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=926"
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-18",
   "body": "Budget Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to approve $13,139 REACH Expansion Project funding in 2026 budget",
   "summary": "The Central Huron Council will consider adding $13,139 for the REACH Expansion Project to the 2026 draft budget. The meeting will also review draft budgets for Economic Development, Community Improvement, Planning, Drainage, Cemeteries, Facilities, Recreation, and other departments. Formal reports include approval of a Part‑Time Facilities Labourer position at $45,000 and the creation of a $20,000 annual Accessibility budget. The agenda includes a confirmatory by‑law and a public comment period.",
   "agenda_url": "https://centralhuron.civicweb.net/document/119773/Budget%20Meeting%20-%2018%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=EDC028BD25004E959E0E8C51443C9C8B",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://centralhuron.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=925"
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-17",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting #2",
   "headline": "Council to approve the 2026 Business Improvement Area budget",
   "summary": "The Central Huron Council will adopt the meeting agenda and receive several routine reports. Council will consent to the County of Huron's updated Smoking and Vaping By-law and receive a report on the Moonhill Homes part‑lot control exemption. The council will approve the 2026 Business Improvement Area budget and conduct first, second, and third readings of multiple drainage by‑laws. A request for support of Blackburn Media Inc./CKNX's transition from AM to FM will also be considered.",
   "agenda_url": "https://centralhuron.civicweb.net/document/119770/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20_2%20-%2017%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=56709B2F29F74BF9A23C44F57C85C872",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://centralhuron.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=924"
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-03",
   "body": "Budget Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to pre‑approve $367,621.51 sweeper purchase and $150,000 excavator",
   "summary": "The Central Huron Council will adopt the agenda and review the 2026 draft operating budgets for building, fire, emergency measures, water, sewer, roads, fleet & equipment, and environment. Council will consider two equipment pre‑approvals: a used excavator for the Dale Pit betterment project estimated at $150,000, and a Demo Elgin Street sweeper from Joe Johnson Equipment estimated at $367,621.51 funded from the equipment reserve. The meeting will also include adoption of a confirmatory by‑law (Bylaw 11‑2026) and discussion of the 2026 draft capital plans.",
   "agenda_url": "https://centralhuron.civicweb.net/document/119417/Budget%20Meeting%20-%2003%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=350E219A21E04B19A1C228326EE47D6E",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://centralhuron.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=923"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-02",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting #1",
   "headline": "Central Huron Council to vote on sewage pump replacements and fire gear",
   "summary": "Council will consider several infrastructure grants and equipment purchases. The meeting includes decisions on water system upgrades, fire department gear, and a shared service agreement for a building inspector.",
   "agenda_url": "https://centralhuron.civicweb.net/document/119357/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20_1%20-%2002%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=FCC371D00B8A43D69CD0FA218B90701A",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://centralhuron.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=922"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-12",
   "body": "Court of Revision - Hunking Municipal Drain",
   "headline": "Court of Revision will decide assessments for the Hunking Municipal Drain",
   "summary": "The Court of Revision will hear appeals related to the Hunking Municipal Drain, review the engineer's assessment report dated October 28, 2025, and vote on whether to confirm, modify, or defer the assessment schedule. Property owners may present their cases, and the Court may adopt a revised assessment schedule or defer the decision if notice is required.",
   "agenda_url": "https://centralhuron.civicweb.net/document/119098/Court%20of%20Revision%20-%20Hunking%20Municipal%20Drain%20-%201.pdf?handle=E86166D8CEEC4B13BFA7E87E384D1AAC",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://centralhuron.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=949"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-12",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting #1",
   "headline": "Council to adopt 2026 interim tax, borrowing and BIA levy by‑laws",
   "summary": "The council will consider and adopt three financial by‑laws for 2026: an interim tax by‑law, a borrowing by‑law and a Business Improvement Area levy by‑law. It will also vote to renew the Maintenance Gravel contract with Johnston Bros (Bothwell) Ltd for an estimated $213,495.52 including HST. A closed‑session will address a proposed land acquisition (Plan of Subdivision 1980, Plan 505) and negotiation plans related to the Maitland Line.",
   "agenda_url": "https://centralhuron.civicweb.net/document/119019/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20_1%20-%2012%20Jan%202026.pdf?handle=0EC83C0034E840C6949115E51F6E6E06",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://centralhuron.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=921"
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