Huron-Kinloss, ON

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Council approved moving forward with further investigation of a preferred expansion area for the Lakeshore Settlement Area, but defeated a proposal to investigate disposing of the Montgomery Lane Road Allowance in Lucknow. Council also ratified June accounts of $4,773,485.73, authorized July accounts of $1,421,383.16, and passed several by-laws including appointing Jamie Mitchell as CEMC and accepting a bridge rehabilitation tender.

• Approved advancing investigation of preferred Lakeshore Settlement Area expansion (carried)
• Defeated motion to investigate disposition of Montgomery Lane Road Allowance (defeated)
• Ratified June 2026 accounts totaling $4,773,485.73 (carried)
• Authorized July 2026 accounts totaling $1,421,383.16 (carried)
• Directed staff to submit applications for three Regional Municipal Readiness Assessment Fund projects (carried)
• Passed By-law 2026-67 appointing Jamie Mitchell as CEMC (carried)
• Passed By-law 2026-69 accepting 2026 Bridge Rehabilitation tender from VanDriel Excavating Inc. (carried)
• Passed By-law 2026-70 adopting Cybersecurity Incident Policy (carried)

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Council endorsed the BASWR Municipal Services Corporation business case and approved proceeding with a Municipal Services Corporation as the preferred governance and operating model for Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling. The recommended governance model includes one municipal representative from each member municipality and two independent, skills-based voting directors. Council also supported reserved shareholder powers for major matters and continuation of the BASWR Municipal Working Group and CAOs as the Transition Committee. The motion was carried.

• Endorsed BASWR Municipal Services Corporation business case (carried)
• Approved proceeding with Municipal Services Corporation as preferred governance model (carried)
• Supported governance model with one municipal rep per member and two independent directors (carried)
• Supported reserved shareholder powers for major matters (carried)
• Supported continuation of BASWR Municipal Working Group and CAOs as Transition Committee (carried)
• Passed Confirmatory July 2026 By-law No. 2026-66 (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The committee will hear a delegation from Bruce Power on the Bruce C nuclear project and a new Regional Municipal Readiness Fund. They will also consider a $405,400.07 tender to VanDriel Excavating for rehabilitating four structures. Other items include a volunteer recognition program, a new Integrity Commissioner, and livestreaming upgrades.

• Bruce Power delegation on Bruce C project and Regional Municipal Readiness Fund
• Tender acceptance of $405,400.07 to VanDriel Excavating for rehabilitating structures L5, L6, H32, H51
• Endorsement of a Huron-Kinloss Volunteer Recognition Program
• Appointment of Charles Harnick, Q.C. as Integrity Commissioner
• Direction to include Council Chamber livestreaming upgrades in 2027 budget

The Committee of the Whole accepted a tender for the rehabilitation of structures L5, L6, H32 and H51, and directed staff to negotiate a land transfer with property owners in Kinloss. They also endorsed a volunteer recognition program, approved noise exemptions for two events, and directed staff to include livestreaming upgrades in the 2027 budget. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Accepted VanDriel Excavating Inc. tender for $405,400.07 plus HST for structure rehabilitation (carried)
• Directed staff to discuss land transfer and tree replacement with owners of CON 3 PT LOTS 15 & 16 Kinloss (carried)
• Endorsed implementation of Huron-Kinloss Volunteer Recognition Program (carried)
• Granted noise exemptions for events at 98 Cameron Lane and 95 Huron St. (carried)
• Directed staff to include Council Chamber livestreaming upgrades in 2027 budget (carried)
• Directed staff to bring forward by-law to appoint Charles Harnick as Integrity Commissioner (carried)
• Authorized by-law for Risk Management Official Service Agreement with Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (carried)

Council Meeting

The Huron-Kinloss Council will review financial reports and approve several by-laws, including a land sale in the Ripley Industrial Park. The meeting also includes a water quality report from the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority and decisions on local infrastructure projects.

• Land sale at Ripley Industrial Park to 1001511608 Ontario Inc.
• Payment ratification of $1,841,934.69 for May accounts and $602,676.93 for June accounts
• Purchase of a 2026 Tandem Snow Plow Truck from Viking-Cives Ltd.
• Tender acceptance for storm sewers on Sunset Place from TAS Excavating & Rentals Ltd.
• Special event permits for Dungannon Super Pull and Lucknow’s Music In the Fields

Council approved multiple by-laws, including the 2026 Tandem Snow Plow Truck quote acceptance, storm sewer tender on Sunset Place, and a budget amendment. It also declared lands surplus, sold Ripley Industrial Park land, and authorized a conservation authority agreement. Council declined to apply to the Development Charge Reduction Program and directed staff not to review cost sharing for Sunset Pl. drainage.

• Adopted minutes of May 20 and June 1 meetings (carried)
• Received revenue/expenditure reports to May 31, 2026 (carried)
• Ratified May 2026 accounts of $1,841,934.69 (carried)
• Authorized June 2026 accounts of $602,676.93 (carried)
• Authorized special event permits for Dungannon Super Pull and Lucknow's Music In the Fields (carried)
• Accepted staff recommendation not to apply to Development Charge Reduction Program (carried)
• Directed staff not to provide cost sharing options report for Sunset Pl. drainage (carried)
• Passed By-law 2026-59 for 2026 Tandem Snow Plow Truck (Viking-Cives Ltd.) quote acceptance (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a proposed 2026 budget amendment to include funding for a Medical Centre generator and furnace, and Parkplace Easement Remediation. They will also consider tenders for a storm sewer on Sunset Pl ($369,288.98) and a new tandem snow plow truck ($491,067). A delegation will address an unassumed road allowance. The committee will also review a policy on Boiler Beach stair access and noise exemptions for events.

• 2026 budget amendment for Medical Centre generator/furnace and Parkplace remediation
• Tender award to TAS Excavating for Sunset Pl storm sewer, $369,288.98
• Purchase of 2026 Western Star tandem plow truck from Viking-Cives, $491,067
• Noise exemption for backyard gathering at 5 Queen St., Ripley and Lucknow Summerfest
• Boiler Beach stair access policy discussion

Committee accepted a $369,288.98 storm sewer tender and approved purchasing a $491,067 tandem plow truck under a procurement policy exemption. A 2026 budget amendment was authorized for Medical Centre generator/furnace and Parkplace Easement Remediation. Noise exemptions were granted for two community events. A staff report was requested on a road allowance sale request.

• Accepted TAS Excavating tender $369,288.98 for Sunset Pl. storm sewer
• Approved purchase of 2026 Western Star 47X tandem plow truck for $491,067 with procurement policy exemption
• Approved 2026 budget amendment for Medical Centre generator/furnace and Parkplace Easement Remediation
• Granted noise exemption for 5 Queen St., Ripley backyard gathering on Aug 1, 2026
• Granted noise exemption for Lucknow Summerfest Slo-Pitch Tournament on June 26-27, 2026
• Directed staff to prepare report on Dickies' road allowance request

Lucknow and District Fire Board

The Lucknow and District Fire Board will meet to adopt previous minutes, receive a financial report for April 2026, and receive staff reports on periodic activities and staffing. The meeting is primarily procedural.

• Adoption of January 22, 2026 minutes
• Receive financial report for April 2026
• Receive periodic activities report Jan–May 13, 2026
• Receive staffing report
• Set future meeting dates: Sept 24, Dec 17, 2026

Council Meeting

Council will hold a public meeting on a housekeeping amendment to the zoning by-law, approve April accounts of $1.78 million and May accounts of $668,128, and award a municipal insurance contract for $393,913. Other decisions include a land sale in Ripley Industrial Park, setting 2027 council remuneration, and appointing a deputy fire chief. A closed session is scheduled for discussion of land acquisition or disposition (Walpole Trail).

• Public hearing on Zoning By-law housekeeping amendment
• Approval of April 2026 accounts: $1,776,173.92
• 2026-2027 municipal insurance contract with Intact Public Entities: $393,913
• Sale of lands agreement (Kelley) in Ripley Industrial Park
• Appointment of Jamie Mitchell as Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Prevention Officer

Council supported the housekeeping amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law (Z-2025-031) after a public meeting, despite resident concerns about triplex permissions and lot coverage. The amendment improves clarity, updates definitions, and aligns with provincial policy. Council also approved the 2026-2027 municipal insurance program and 2027 council remuneration rates.

• Approved April 2026 accounts ($1,776,173.92) (Carried)
• Authorized May 2026 accounts ($668,128.71) (Carried)
• Approved holding removal for 2394 Bruce Rd 6 (Carried)
• Accepted 2026-2027 insurance proposal from Intact ($393,913) (Carried)
• Approved 2027 council remuneration rates (Carried)
• Appointed Jamie Mitchell as Deputy Fire Chief (Carried)
• Supported zoning by-law amendment Z-2025-031 (housekeeping) (Carried)

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Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will decide on awarding a tender for the Ripley-Huron Community Centre storage addition to Domm Construction Ltd. for $335,660.85. They will also consider a $254,010 grant commitment for Heritage Park restoration and amendments to the Administrative Monetary Penalty System. Several staff reports on building, fire, public works, and waste management will be received for information.

• Award tender for Ripley-Huron Community Centre storage addition to Domm Construction Ltd., $335,660.85
• Approve letter of commitment for $254,010 Heritage Park Green Municipal Fund grant
• Amend Administrative Monetary Penalty System by-law to add parking offences
• Grant noise exemptions for Dungannon Super Pull and private wedding at 963 Havelock St., Lucknow
• Closed session to discuss labour relations/employee negotiations on remuneration

The Committee approved awarding a $335,660.85 tender to Domm Construction Ltd for a storage addition at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre, funded partly by a CSRIF grant. They also approved a $254,010 letter of commitment for a Heritage Park Green Municipal Fund grant. Other decisions included amendments to the Administrative Monetary Penalty system, the Township Vehicle Use Policy, and support for local events.

• Approved Ripley-Huron Community Centre Storage Addition tender to Domm Construction Ltd for $335,660.85 (Carried)
• Approved letter of commitment for Heritage Park Green Municipal Fund grant of $254,010 (Carried)
• Authorized by-law amendments to AMPS system (Tables 6 and 7) and parking offences (Carried)
• Approved amending Township Vehicle Use Policy (Carried)
• Approved supporting 2026 Lucknow Super Pull and Music in the Fields events (Carried)
• Granted noise exemptions for Dungannon Super Pull and private wedding at 963 Havelock St. (Carried)

Council Meeting

Council will consider accepting a $1.36 million tender for a watermain on Boiler Beach Road and Penetangore Row South. They will also hold a public meeting on zoning bylaw housekeeping amendments. Several financial reports and by-laws for paving, gravel, and election signs are on the agenda.

• Accept $1,358,339.95 tender from Lavis Contracting for Boiler Beach/Penetangore Row watermain
• Approve zoning bylaw housekeeping amendments and schedule public meeting
• Ratify March 2026 accounts totaling $4,232,202.68
• Approve April 2026 accounts of $761,827.68
• Review election sign bylaw and election policies

Council approved housekeeping amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law and directed staff to hold a statutory public meeting. A $1.36M tender for watermain construction on Boiler Beach Road and Penetangore Row was accepted. Several routine by-laws were passed, including election sign regulations and appointments.

• Approved zoning bylaw housekeeping amendments, public meeting scheduled (carried)
• Accepted Lavis Contracting tender for Boiler Beach watermain at $1,358,339.95 (carried)
• Ratified March 2026 accounts totaling $4,232,202.68 (carried)
• Authorized payment of April 2026 accounts, $761,827.68 (carried)
• Passed Circular Materials By-law 2026-31 (carried)
• Appointed Robert Ironside as Building Inspector via By-law 2026-32 (carried)
• Passed Rates and Fees Amendment By-law 2026-33 (carried)
• Passed 2026 Asphalt Paving and Gravel Resurfacing tender acceptance by-laws (carried)

Council Meeting

Council will receive reports on drainage projects, including an updated scope for Black Creek Municipal Drain and a tender award of $177,978 to Robinson Farm Drainage Ltd. for Sutton Drain construction. They will also consider several by-laws, including road dedications, a holding removal for Ripley Industrial Park, and a community emergency preparedness grant. A delegation from ERTH/Westario will present on their partnership.

• Award Sutton Drain construction to Robinson Farm Drainage Ltd. for $177,978
• Confirm amended scope for Black Creek Municipal Drain capital project
• By-law for holding removal at Ripley Industrial Park
• Community Emergency Preparedness Grant by-law
• Road dedication by-law for McTavish Crescent Blocks J and K

Council awarded the Sutton Municipal Drain construction contract to Robinson Farm Drainage Ltd. for $177,978. Council referred the Black Creek Municipal Drain report back to the engineer to consider using an existing channel, alternative equipment, and other modifications. A presentation from ERTH/Westario on a potential regional partnership was received for information.

• Awarded construction of Sutton Drain to Robinson Farm Drainage Ltd. ($177,978) (Carried)
• Referred Black Creek Drain report to engineer for revised scope including existing channel use (Carried)
• Received Black Creek Municipal Drain Maintenance Update April 2026 for information (Carried)
• Received Municipal Drainage Status Update April 2026 for information (Carried)

Property Standards Committee

The committee will hear evidence from the Property Standards Officer and the appellant regarding an Order to Remedy at 15 Highway 21. After testimony and submissions, they will decide to confirm, modify, rescind the order, or extend the compliance deadline.

• Appeal of Order to Remedy at 15 Highway 21, property ID 41-07-160-001-04700-0000
• Property Standards Officer presents evidence including a photograph from March 10, 2026
• Appellant's written submission received March 24, 2026
• Committee may confirm, modify, rescind order or extend time to comply

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider approving a $325,722 asphalt paving contract with Lavis Contracting for streets in Point Clark and Lucknow, and a $304,000 gravel resurfacing tender with Johnston Bros. They will also vote on removing holding zones on five properties in the Ripley Industrial Park, approving updated Ripley Cemetery fees, and granting noise exemptions for events. Numerous informational reports on water systems, fire services, and economic development will be received.

• $325,722 asphalt paving contract to Lavis Contracting for Point Clark and Lucknow
• $304,000 gravel resurfacing tender to Johnston Bros.
• Remove holding zones on five properties in Ripley Industrial Park
• Approve new Ripley Cemetery rates and fees
• Grant noise exemptions for 672 Lake Range Drive and 575 Walter Street

The committee approved a $325,722.50 hot mix asphalt paving contract with Lavis Contracting, and accepted a $304,000 gravel resurfacing tender with Johnston Bros. They also authorized a road dedication for Blocks J and K in the McTavish subdivision and removed holding zones on several industrial park properties. All motions were carried.

• Approved $325,722.50 asphalt paving contract with Lavis Contracting
• Accepted $304,000 gravel resurfacing tender with Johnston Bros.
• Authorized by-law to dedicate Blocks J and K as public highway
• Approved removal of holding zones on 4 industrial park properties
• Approved amended cemetery rates and fees for Ripley Cemetery
• Received 2026 First Quarter Economic Development and Tourism Report
• Approved execution of Community Emergency Preparedness Grant agreement

Court of Revision

The Huron‑Kinloss Court of Revision will consider an appeal concerning the Sutton Municipal Drain submitted by Rick Smith Farms Ltd. The Court will also decide whether to accept non‑written (verbal) appeals at this meeting. Engineers Stephen Brickman and Adam Hall will present evidence related to the drainage project. After hearing the appellant, the Court will deliberate and issue its decision.

• Appeal #1 by Rick Smith Farms Ltd., 406 Hayes Lake Ave, CON 12 PT LOT 10, Kinloss
• Consideration of accepting non‑written (verbal) appeals
• Engineer evidence presented by Stephen Brickman and Adam Hall (Headway) on the Sutton Drain
• Court deliberations on the appeal
• Court decision and issuance of ruling

Council Meeting

The Council approved a series of by‑laws, including the 2026 Tax Rate By‑law, a holding removal at 876 Victoria Rd, a pickup‑truck contract, a solid‑waste recycling agreement, and a Ross Street pumping‑station renovation. It authorized payment of the February 2026 accounts for $1,825,939.76 and the March 2026 accounts for $311,738.51. Staff reports included an extension of draft approval for the Hellyn subdivision plan (Park Lot 46‑50) in Lucknow.

• Adoption of By‑law No. 2026‑24 (2026 Tax Rate)
• Adoption of By‑law No. 2026‑19 (Holding Removal at 876 Victoria Rd)
• Adoption of By‑law No. 2026‑20 (Pickup‑Truck quote acceptance)
• Authorization of payment of February 2026 accounts: $1,825,939.76
• Extension of draft approval for Plan of Subdivision (Hellyn) Park Lot 46‑50, Lucknow

The council ratified February and March 2026 account payments, approved a three‑year extension for a subdivision draft plan, and moved the 2025 unaudited surplus into the Tax Mitigation Reserve. Several by‑laws were also passed, including the Holding Removal, Pickup Trucks Quote Acceptance, Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling, and the 2026 Tax Rate by‑laws.

• Ratified February 2026 accounts payment of $1,825,939.76 (Carried)
• Authorized March 2026 accounts payment of $311,738.51 (Carried)
• Approved three‑year extension of Draft Plan of Subdivision Plan 36 Park Lot 46‑50 (Carried)
• Transferred $108,385.35 2025 unaudited surplus to Tax Mitigation Reserve (Carried)
• Passed Holding Removal (876 Victoria Rd.) By‑law No. 2026‑19 (Carried)
• Passed 2026 Pickup Trucks Quote Acceptance By‑law No. 2026‑20 (Carried)
• Passed Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling By‑law No. 2026‑21 (Carried)
• Passed 2026 Tax Rate By‑law No. 2026‑24 (Carried)

Council Meeting

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Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole approved the 2026‑2027 municipal insurance program and directed staff to request a quote from Intact Public Entities. It accepted several public‑works contracts, including two pickup trucks for $102,118, a three‑year garbage collection contract for $619,227.30, a renovation of the Ross St. Pumping Station for $116,320, and a $2,134,176.59 reconstruction of Park Street and sidewalk replacement. The body also approved a by‑law to remove the holding zone on 876 Victoria Rd and authorized by‑law items for the contracts.

• Accepts $2,134,176.59 tender from Omega Contractors Inc. for Park St reconstruction and Huron St sidewalk replacement
• Accepts $116,320 bid from Domm Construction Ltd. to renovate Ross St. Pumping Station at 486 Ross St., Lucknow
• Accepts $619,227.30 three‑year garbage collection contract with Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling (BASWR)
• Accepts $102,118 bid from Queenston Chevrolet Buick GMC for two half‑ton pickup trucks
• Approves by‑law to remove holding zone on 876 Victoria Rd (PT LOT 16 CON A)

The Committee of the Whole approved several major contracts, including a $2,134,176.59 tender for Park Street reconstruction and sidewalk replacement. It also accepted bids for two pickup trucks ($102,118), a three‑year garbage collection contract ($619,227.30), and renovation of the Ross St. Pumping Station ($116,320). The holding zone on 876 Victoria Rd was removed by‑law, and staff were directed to request a quote for the 2026‑2027 municipal insurance with Intact. All items were carried.

• Approved request for quote for 2026‑2027 municipal insurance with Intact (Resolution 03/02/2026-01)
• Approved removal of holding zone on 876 Victoria Rd (Resolution 03/02/2026-03)
• Accepted bid for two half‑ton pickup trucks $102,118.00 (Resolution 03/02/2026-07)
• Accepted three‑year garbage collection contract $619,227.30 (Resolution 03/02/2026-09)
• Accepted bid to renovate Ross St. Pumping Station $116,320.00 (Resolution 03/02/2026-10)
• Accepted tender for Park Street reconstruction and Huron St. sidewalks $2,134,176.59 (Resolution 03/02/2026-12)
• Received Building Statistics report for January 2026 (Resolution 03/02/2026-02)
• Received Fire and Emergency Services report for February 2026 (Resolution 03/02/2026-04)

Council Meeting

The Huron-Kinloss Council will review several zoning amendments, including requests for a medical clinic in the Ripley Industrial Park and a new abattoir. The body will also vote on infrastructure contracts and financial reports.

• Z-2025-074: Proposal to rezone 8 hectares for an abattoir
• L-2026-001/Z-2026-005: Proposal to rezone 1.0 ha in Ripley Industrial Park for a medical clinic
• Z-2025-069: Proposal to rezone 0.5 hectares for a Parochial School
• Contract for CIMCO Refrigeration to install Ripley-Huron Community Centre ice plant for $506,425 plus HST
• Contract for KPMG LLP to prepare a business case study for $111,813.27 plus tax

The council adopted the minutes from the January 26 and February 2 meetings. It approved four planning applications: Z-2025-074, Z-2025-069, Z-2025-077, and the combined L-2026-001/Z-2026-005 amendments. The council ratified payment of the January 2026 accounts for $1,641,120.91, received the revenue and expenditure summary to January 31, 2026, and authorized payment of the February 2026 accounts for $503,804.25. A municipal drainage agreement report was received and a by‑law will be brought forward as a matter arising.

• Adopted minutes of Jan 26 and Feb 2 meetings (Carried)
• Approved planning application Z-2025-074 Murray (Carried)
• Approved planning application Z-2025-069 Sauder c/o Martin (Carried)
• Approved planning application Z-2025-077 Krause c/o Funston (Carried)
• Approved planning applications L-2026-001 and Z-2026-005 with outdoor storage limit (Carried)
• Ratified payment of January 2026 accounts $1,641,120.91 (Carried)
• Received and accepted revenue/expenditure summary to Jan 31, 2026 (Carried)
• Authorized payment of February 2026 accounts $503,804.25 (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole will receive information reports on the 2025 Traffic Study, the Pothole Prevention and Repair Program, and various year-end departmental reports. The committee will also consider resolutions for consideration and a noise exemption request.

• Receives 2025 Traffic Study report and directs staff to implement it
• Authorizes agreement with Ministry of Transportation for pothole repair program
• Receives report on Ripley Industrial Park Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment
• Receives report on Ripley Medical Centre and Family Health Team Rental Agreement
• Grants noise exemption for amplified music at 11 Washington St., Lucknow

The Committee accepted the 2025 Paradigm Traffic Study and directed staff to implement its recommendations, setting the speed limit to 70 km/h between the 4th and 8th Concessions. Staff were also asked to prepare a cost and placement report for an LED stop‑sign pilot. A by‑law amendment was authorized for the Ripley Medical Centre rental agreement. Several reports were received for information.

• Accepted 2025 Paradigm Traffic Study and directed implementation (speed limit set to 70 km/h) – Carried
• Directed staff to prepare cost and placement report for enhanced LED stop‑sign pilot – Carried
• Authorized by‑law amendment for Ripley Medical Centre and Family Health Team rental agreement – Carried
• Received 2025 Year End Building Report (BLD-2026-06) for information – Carried
• Received Ripley Industrial Park Official Plan and Zoning By‑law Amendment report (BLD-2026-07) for information – Carried
• Received Year End Municipal By‑law Enforcement Report 2025 (BLE-2026-02) for information – Carried
• Received Fire and Emergency Services January Report 2026 (FIR-2026-02) for information – Carried
• Received Waste Management Report February 2026 (PW-2026-05) for information – Carried

Council Meeting

Huron-Kinloss Council will hold public meetings regarding a zoning amendment for a new residential lot and a drainage report for the Sutton Municipal Drain. The body will also consider several by-laws related to infrastructure grants and pothole repair.

• Zoning Amendment Z-2025-075 GJAJ Holdings to permit reduced lot frontage (26m) and area (+/-1,299 sq m)
• Sutton Municipal Drain Report (DRA-2026-03) with a Court of Revision set for March 16, 2026
• Community and Sport Recreation Infrastructure Fund By-law (No. 2025-05)
• Pothole Prevention and Repair Program Grant By-law (No. 2025-06)
• Closed session regarding Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling negotiations

The council approved the site‑specific zoning amendment Z‑2025‑075 for GJAJ Holdings. It also approved the Sutton Municipal Drain Report, set the Court of Revision date for March 16 2026, and passed four by‑laws including the Community and Sport Recreation Infrastructure Fund By‑law. Several proposed budget amendments were defeated.

• Approved planning application Z‑2025‑075 GJAJ Holdings (Resolution 2026/02/02‑18)
• Approved Sutton Municipal Drain Report DRA‑2026‑03 and set Court of Revision for March 16 2026 (Resolution 2026/02/02‑19)
• Passed Community and Sport Recreation Infrastructure Fund By‑law No. 2026‑05 (Resolution 2026/02/02‑20)
• Passed Pothole Prevention and Repair Program Grant By‑law No. 2026‑06 (Resolution 2026/02/02‑21)
• Passed Zoning Amendment By‑law No. 2026‑08 for Z‑2025‑075 (Resolution 2026/02/02‑23)
• Provisionally passed Sutton Municipal Drain By‑law No. 2026‑07 (Resolution 2026/02/02‑22)
• Defeated amendment to add $37,375 for paving to 2026 Mayor’s Capital Budget (Resolution 2026/02/02‑23)
• Defeated amendment to remove Zone 1 well project from 2026 Mayor’s Capital Budget (Resolution 2026/02/02‑27)

Council Meeting - Budget

Council is meeting to discuss the Mayor's Proposed 2026 Budget, including tax rates and departmental spending. The body will review proposed staffing changes and determine which expenses to exclude from the budget per provincial regulations.

• Approval of 2026 Budget Excluded Expenses (Report TRE-2026-06)
• Proposed staffing changes for the 2026 Budget (Report CAO-2026-02)
• Review of Road Maintenance Costs 2026 (Report PW-2026-04)
• Consideration of hybrid meeting or livestreaming options (Report CLK-2026-04)
• Review of 2026 Budget Community Engagement and survey results (Report TRE-2026-08)

The council received several informational reports, including road maintenance costs and a hybrid‑meeting options review. It adopted Report TRE‑2026‑06, approving the exclusion of specific expenses from the 2026 budget. The council also authorized staff to update the organizational chart for proposed staffing changes once the budget is adopted.

• Received Road Maintenance Cost Report PW‑2026‑04 (information) – Carried
• Directed staff to complete detailed hybrid‑meeting options review – Carried
• Committee of Whole received Budget Procedural Guideline Report TRE‑2026‑07 – Carried
• Adopted Report TRE‑2026‑06, approving exclusion of certain expenses from the 2026 budget – Carried
• Received Budget Community Engagement Report TRE‑2026‑08 – Carried
• Authorized staff to update the organizational chart for proposed staffing changes (Report CAO‑2026‑02) – Carried

Lucknow and District Fire Board

The Lucknow and District Fire Board will nominate and appoint a Chair from Huron‑Kinloss for the year. It will adopt the minutes from the December 18, 2025 meeting. The board will receive the 2025 Annual Fire Service Report and review financial reports. The schedule for the 2026 meetings will be confirmed.

• Nomination and appointment of Huron‑Kinloss Chairperson
• Adoption of December 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation of 2025 Annual Fire Service Report
• Review of financial reports
• Confirmation of 2026 meeting dates (Jan 22, May 28, Sep 24, Dec 18)

Committee of the Whole

The Huron‑Kinloss Committee of the Whole received a series of staff reports and updates, including building statistics, by‑law enforcement, fire services, drainage, and community services. It approved a three‑year contract with Circular Materials to operate an eligible source blue‑box depot at the Huron Landfill and authorized a by‑law to be presented at the next Council meeting. The Committee also directed staff to prepare a by‑law for signing an agreement to obtain the Ontario Fire Protection Grant. Additional items included a PRWIN annual report presentation and a draft 2026 Bruce County Official Plan for information.

• Approve three‑year contract with Circular Materials for an eligible source blue‑box depot at the Huron Landfill
• Authorize a by‑law to be brought forward at the next Council meeting for the Ontario Fire Protection Grant agreement
• Receive presentation and annual report from the Pine River Watershed Initiative Network (PRWIN)
• Receive for information the Draft 2026 Bruce County Official Plan
• Receive various staff reports (building statistics, by‑law enforcement, fire services, drainage, community services) for information

The Committee of the Whole received several informational reports and directed staff to submit comments on the County Official Plan for Ripley. It also ordered that a by‑law be placed on the Council agenda to authorize a fire‑protection grant agreement. Most notably, the council entered into a three‑year contract with Circular Materials to operate an eligible‑source blue‑box depot at the Huron Landfill.

• Staff directed to submit comments to the County Official Plan advocating additional lands for Ripley (Carried)
• Staff directed to submit comments to the County Official Plan advocating flexible future planning language and archaeological study considerations (Carried)
• By‑law to be placed on the Council agenda to authorize signing of an Ontario Fire Protection Grant agreement (Carried)
• Enter into a three‑year contract with Circular Materials for an eligible‑source blue‑box depot at the Huron Landfill; authorize by‑law and staff signatures (Carried)

Council Meeting

The Council of Huron-Kinloss will ratify the payment of $4,909,850.78 in December 2025 accounts and pass three by-laws: one authorizing the County of Bruce to collect gas tax funds, one for a 2026 fire protection grant, and one confirming the January 2026 by-laws.

• Ratifies payment of $4,909,850.78 in December 2025 accounts
• Passes By-law No. 2026-01 authorizing County of Bruce to collect gas tax funds
• Passes By-law No. 2026-02 for 2026 Fire Protection Grant
• Passes By-law No. 2026-03 confirming January 2026 by-laws
• Receives report on OMERS Governance Changes & Bill 68

The council adopted the December 15, 2025 meeting minutes and ratified a $4.9 million payment for December 2025 accounts. It passed by‑laws to authorize the County of Bruce to collect dedicated gas tax funds and to establish the 2026 Fire Protection Grant. The council formally expressed opposition to the Ontario government’s Bill 68 changes to OMERS governance and supported the AMO’s position. The meeting also entered a brief closed session, approved a confirmatory by‑law, and adjourned at 1:30 p.m.

• Adopted December 15, 2025 minutes (Carried)
• Ratified payment of $4,909,850.78 for December 2025 accounts (Carried)
• Authorized County of Bruce to collect dedicated gas tax funds (By‑law 2026‑01, Carried)
• Approved 2026 Fire Protection Grant By‑law (By‑law 2026‑02, Carried)
• Resolved not to support Bill 68 OMERS changes and to back AMO position (Carried)
• Entered closed session to consider solicitor‑client privileged advice (Carried)
• Passed Confirmatory January 2026 By‑law (By‑law 2026‑03, Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:30 p.m. (Carried)