Huron-Kinloss public meetings in 2021

Council Meeting

Huron-Kinloss Council meets electronically to review financial reports, staff reports, and correspondence, and to consider a series of by-laws covering agreements, leases, and a zoning change. The agenda includes a closed session for personal matters, confidential information, and labour negotiations. Several items are routine approvals, but the by-laws and land sale are concrete actions.

• Sale of land by public tender at 39 Whitechurch Street
• By-law 2021-170: Zoning By-law Z63 Stanley
• By-law 2021-172: Dr. Shyu Lease Agreement 2022
• By-law 2021-167: Veolia Water Canada amended agreement
• By-law 2021-165: Site Plan Agreement Pierson Motors Inc.

Council approved a series of by-laws and resolutions, including the stop up, close, and conveyance of part of McTavish Drive (Parts 15 on 3R-10474) and the closure of part of McTavish Drive (By-Law 2021-177), both with Mayor Twolan declaring a conflict. Council also passed by-laws for a site plan agreement with Pierson Motors, a lease with Dr. Shyu for the Ripley Medical Clinic, and several other agreements. Staff appointments were made for Emergency Services/Health and Safety Coordinator, Public Works Administrative Assistant, and Public Works Operator, along with an amended wage grid. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved stop up, close, declare surplus and convey Part of McTavish Drive (Parts 15 on 3R-10474) (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2021-177 to close part of McTavish Drive (2) (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2021-165 Site Plan Agreement Pierson Motors Inc. (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2021-172 Dr. Shyu Lease Agreement 2022 (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2021-171 Non-Union Municipal Employee Wage Grid (carried)
• Appointed Moulton as Emergency Services/Health and Safety Coordinator (By-Law 2021-174) (carried)
• Appointed Phelan as Public Works Administrative Assistant (By-Law 2021-175) (carried)
• Appointed Wilcock as Public Works Operator (By-Law 2021-176) (carried)

Lucknow and District Fire Board

The Lucknow and District Fire Board is meeting electronically to adopt previous minutes, receive staff reports, and discuss new business. Key agenda items include the 2022 meeting schedule, a grant for portable radios, a periodic activities report, and the 2022 budget estimates. The meeting also includes a closed session and scheduling of future meetings.

• 2022 meeting schedule for the Lucknow and District Fire Board
• Equipment grant for portable radios for the Lucknow District Fire Department
• Periodic activities report for December 2021
• Budget estimates for 2022, including business plan template and 2021 expenditures

The Lucknow and District Fire Board approved its 2022 budget and meeting schedule, and adopted the September 23, 2021 minutes. It received reports on a portable radio equipment grant and December activities. The board also discussed the township's pending COVID-19 vaccine policy for firefighters, which will be shared at the next meeting.

• Adopted September 23, 2021 meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved 2022 meeting schedule (carried)
• Received portable radio equipment grant report for information (carried)
• Received December 2021 periodic activities report for information (carried)
• Approved 2022 budget estimates and recommended approval by respective councils (carried)

Court of Revision

The Huron-Kinloss Court of Revision is meeting to hear appeals regarding the Schedule of Assessment for the Sutton Municipal Drain (HK-003). No written appeals were received before the deadline, though the Court may allow late appeals at its discretion. The Court can only adjust the assessment schedule, not change the engineer's report, and any reduction must be balanced by an increase elsewhere.

• No written appeals received for the Court of Revision
• Sutton Municipal Drain 2021 Engineers Report by Headway Engineering available
• Court may hear late appeals by resolution with conditions
• Court can alter Schedule of Assessment but total must remain the same

The Court of Revision approved the Schedule of Assessment for the Sutton Municipal Drain, 2021, as adopted by By-Law No. 2021-157, along with the drainage works outlined in the October 28, 2021 report by Headway Engineering. No appeals from landowners were received, and no further appeals were accepted at the meeting. The decision was made by resolution 2021-11, carried unanimously.

• Approved Schedule of Assessment for Sutton Municipal Drain (By-Law No. 2021-157) and drainage works (2021-11)
• Declared no further appeals accepted for Sutton Municipal Drain (2021-10)
• Adopted August 9, 2021 Court of Revision minutes (2021-09)

Council (Planning)

Council is holding two public meetings: one for a zoning amendment to allow a surplus farm dwelling severance at 1389 Concession 6 E, and one to consider an engineering report for improvements to the Clark Creek Municipal Drain. The council will also consider adopting the 2021 Clark Creek drainage report and passing a by-law for the drainage works, along with a confirmatory by-law.

• Public meeting for Mark & Karen Stanley Z-2021-063: rezone from General Agriculture (AG1) to AG1-25.1, AG1-25.1-H1, and AG3-25.2-H1 for a +/-1.03 ha severance from an 80.94 ha parcel
• Public hearing on Clark Creek Municipal Drain engineering report (sections 76/78 Drainage Act) for improvements west of South Baseline Road, Lots 12 & 13, Lake Range
• Consideration of DRAIN-2021-12-27 report on Clark Creek Municipal Drain
• By-Law No. 2021-162 to authorize Clark Creek drainage works
• By-Law 2021-163, December 2021 Confirmatory By-Law

Council approved a zoning amendment for Mark and Karen Stanley to facilitate a surplus farm dwelling severance at 1389 Concession 6 E, rezoning the property from General Agriculture to several special zones with holding provisions. Council also approved the Clark Creek Municipal Drain 2021 report and by-law, and scheduled a Court of Revision for January 10, 2022. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved zoning amendment for Mark & Karen Stanley (Z-2021-063) to rezone 1389 Concession 6 E to AG1-25.1, AG1-25.1-H1, AG3-25.2-H1, and EP (carried)
• Approved Clark Creek Municipal Drain 2021 Report (DRAIN-2021-12-27) and authorized provisional approval (carried)
• Approved Court of Revision to be held virtually on January 10, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. (carried)
• Gave first and second reading to By-Law No. 2021-162 (Clark Creek Municipal Drain 2021) (carried)
• Passed By-Law No. 2021-163 (Confirmatory By-Law) (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting electronically to receive delegations, review staff reports, and consider resolutions. Key items include a capital campaign presentation for Kincardine Hospital redevelopment, a 2022 funding request from the Pine River Watershed Initiative Network, and a closed session for confidential matters. The agenda is largely routine, with many status reports and administrative items.

• Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation capital campaign for hospital redevelopment
• Pine River Watershed Initiative Network 2022 funding request
• Ripley-Huron FD new SCBA pre-budget approval
• Point Clark Lighthouse Parks Canada lease agreement
• 2022 Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority budget

The Committee of the Whole defeated a motion to support the 2022 Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority draft budget and instead carried a motion directing Deputy Mayor Murray to reject it. They also approved several other items, including a site plan agreement for Pierson, pre-budget approval for new SCBA equipment, a five-year lease for the Point Clark Lighthouse, and a $50,000 pre-budget for office renovations. A motion to hire Blue Rhino Designs for the Point Clark Lighthouse Museum revitalization was deferred. The Committee also approved closing the administration office on December 24, 2021, and authorized a reorganization of Westario Power Inc.

• Approved Pierson Site Plan Agreement (BLDG-2021-12-31) and authorized a by-law.
• Approved pre-budget purchase of 4 new Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (FIRE-2021-12-24).
• Defeated motion to support 2022 Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority budget; carried motion to reject it.
• Approved five-year lease agreement for Point Clark Lighthouse with Parks Canada (CS-2021-12-39).
• Approved extending Veolia contract for six months (PW-2021-12-96).
• Approved pre-budget of $4,000 for 2022 Discovery Guide printing (BED-2021-12-50).
• Deferred hiring Blue Rhino Designs for Point Clark Lighthouse Museum revitalization (BED-2021-12-53).
• Approved office renovations with $50,000 pre-budget (CAO-2021-12-34).

Huron-Kinloss Police Services Board

The Huron-Kinloss Police Services Board is meeting electronically to adopt prior minutes, receive staff and OPP detachment commander reports, and review correspondence including a Crime Stoppers quarterly report and a provincial community safety plan letter. No votes on new policies or contracts are listed; the agenda is largely informational and procedural.

• Adoption of September 27, 2021 minutes
• December 2021 information update from staff
• South Bruce OPP Detachment Commander's report for September–November 2021
• Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce Q3 report (July–September 2021)
• Solicitor General correspondence on Community Safety and Well-being Plan

The board approved the September 27, 2021 minutes and received three information reports: the December 2021 information update, a board update, and the Detachment Commander's report for September-October 2021. It also received correspondence from the Ontario Association of Police Services Boards Zone 5, the Solicitor General regarding the Community Safety and Well-being Plan, and the Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce Q3 report. The 2022 meeting schedule was set for four virtual meetings. The meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.

• Approved the September 27, 2021 minutes as presented (Resolution 25).
• Received for information Report HKPSB-2021-11-14 (December 2021 Information Update) (Resolution 26).
• Received for information Report HKPSB-2021-11-15 (Board Update) (Resolution 27).
• Received for information the PSB Detachment Commander Report for September-October 2021 (Resolution 28).
• Received all items in Section 6, including correspondence and the Crime Stoppers Q3 report (Resolution 29).
• Scheduled 2022 meetings virtually on March 28, May 30, September 26, and November 28 at 3:00 p.m.
• Adjourned at 3:30 p.m. (Resolution 30).

Council Meeting

Huron-Kinloss Council is meeting electronically to consider a large slate of by-laws, hear delegations from Ontario Power Generation and the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority, and hold a public hearing on the Sutton Municipal Drain 2021 report. The agenda includes routine financial reports, staff updates, and a closed session for litigation, labour negotiations, and hiring. Most items are for decision, with several public hearings and information items.

• By-Law 2021-150: Police Services Contract Amendment
• By-Law 2021-147: Kinloss Landfill Expansion
• By-Law 2021-155 and 2021-156: Zoning amendments for McGlynn and Devitt properties
• By-Law 2021-154: Close part of Bruce Beach Rd for Hilbert land exchange
• By-Law 2021-146: Demolition of 650 Wheeler Street

Council approved the Sutton Municipal Drain 2021 report, realigning a drain on Rick Smith Farm Ltd. property at a cost of $51,500, and set a Court of Revision for December 13, 2021. They also passed 15 municipal drain repair by-laws, along with other by-laws including the Kinloss Landfill Expansion, Ripley Industrial Park Tender, and zoning amendments. Financial reports were ratified, and a $14,979.28 donation from Firehouse Subs was accepted for fire equipment.

• Approved Sutton Municipal Drain 2021 report and realignment ($51,500, assessed to Rick Smith Farm)
• Adopted 15 municipal drain repair by-laws (2021-130 to 2021-144)
• Passed Kinloss Landfill Expansion By-law (2021-147)
• Passed Ripley Industrial Park Tender By-law (2021-148)
• Passed zoning amendments for McGlynn (Z-2021-031) and Devitt (Z-2021-057)
• Accepted $14,979.28 Firehouse Subs donation for fire radios
• Ratified October 2021 accounts ($898,176.33) and authorized November accounts ($862,904.90)
• Appointed Irwin as Business and Economic Officer and Robins Gibbons as Facility Maintainer

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Huron-Kinloss Committee of Adjustment meeting on November 8, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Council (Planning)

The Huron-Kinloss Council is holding a planning meeting with two public hearings under the Planning Act. They will consider a zoning by-law amendment to allow a secondary farm dwelling on a 20-hectare property, and another to permit a lot severance and reduce the minimum lot area for an agricultural parcel. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and a confirming by-law.

• Z-2021-031 McGlynn: proposed secondary farm dwelling at 2145 Concession 10, requires amendment to allow on 20 ha instead of 30 ha
• Z-2021-057 Devitt: severance of ~39.24 ha farm lot from 73.85 ha parcel at 2056 Concession 10, reduce minimum lot area to ~34.28 ha
• Holding provision for Archaeological Assessment on high-potential lands in Devitt application
• Adoption of minutes from Oct 18, 2021 Council and Nov 1, 2021 Committee of the Whole
• Confirming By-Law No. 2021-129

Council approved two zoning by-law amendments under the Planning Act. The first allows a secondary farm residence on a 20-hectare lot at 2145 Concession 10, despite the usual 30-hectare minimum. The second permits a farm lot severance at 2056 Concession 10, reducing the minimum retained lot area to 34.28 hectares and recognizing existing non-complying buildings. Both approvals authorize the appropriate by-laws to come forward.

• Approved Z-2021-031 McGlynn for secondary farm dwelling on 20 ha at 2145 Concession 10 (carried)
• Approved Z-2021-057 Devitt for farm severance and reduced retained lot area at 2056 Concession 10 (carried)
• Adopted October 18, 2021 Council minutes and November 1, 2021 Committee of the Whole minutes (carried)
• Passed By-Law No. 2021-129, the November Confirmatory By-Law (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive staff reports and delegations on a wide range of municipal matters, including a presentation from the South Bruce Grey Health Centre on the Kincardine Hospital Redevelopment and CT project, and a private drain proposal for the Alice Street road allowance. The agenda includes numerous staff reports on building, fire, treasury, public works, and community services, as well as several items requiring decisions such as a police services agreement amendment, a land exchange, and a demolition. The meeting will also move into closed session to discuss personal matters and a potential land acquisition.

• Delegation: South Bruce Grey Health Centre on Kincardine Hospital Redevelopment and CT project
• Delegation: Private drain proposal on Alice Street unopened road allowance
• Request for removal of drainage easement at Shadywood Cres
• Agreement amendment for police services under the Police Services Act
• 650 Wheeler St. demolition and Kinloss Landfill Expansion RFP

The Committee of the Whole approved several contracts and actions, including a $1.26M tender for servicing the Ripley Industrial Park, a $83,125 tree removal contract, and a $5,495.67 house demolition. They also approved an amended encroachment agreement for a private drain on Alice Street, requiring insurance after a permanent structure is built, and authorized the transfer of municipal lands for the McTavish Subdivision. The 2022 meeting schedule was deferred, and a motion to maintain the original insurance requirement was defeated.

• Approved $1,260,272.64 Ripley Industrial Park servicing tender to Birnam Excavating (carried)
• Approved $83,125 ash and hazard tree removal contract to Crawford Loggers (carried)
• Approved $5,495.67 demolition of house at 650 Wheeler St. to Bill & Tom Kempton Construction (carried)
• Approved $24,990 Kinloss Landfill expansion engineering services to Dillon Consulting (carried)
• Approved amended encroachment agreement for Alice Street private drain, requiring insurance after permanent structure (carried)
• Defeated motion to keep insurance requirement before drain installation (defeated)
• Approved McTavish Subdivision land transfers and road closures (carried)
• Deferred 2022 Council meeting schedule (deferred)

Council Meeting

The Township of Huron-Kinloss Council is meeting electronically to consider a large slate of by-laws and staff reports. Key items include purchasing land on Melville Lane, road dedication, a hydro pole transfer agreement, several zoning and site plan amendments, and the purchase of two used tandem plow trucks. Council will also review financial reports, a development charges background study, and other routine matters.

• By-Law 2021-114: Purchase of land on Melville Lane (Part 1 and 2 on Plan 3R-10510)
• By-Law 2021-115: Road dedication for Melville Lane
• By-Law 2021-127: Purchase of a 2012 International 7600 tandem truck
• By-Law 2021-121: Zoning amendment for Martin (Z-2021-074)
• By-Law 2021-122: Corporate Digital Modernization Review

Council approved a $54,950 contract with GHD Limited for a Corporate Digital Modernization Review, ratified the purchase of a used tandem plow truck for $35,000, and passed 15 by-laws including land purchases, road dedications, and appointments. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $54,950 GHD Limited digital modernization review (carried)
• Ratified $35,000 used tandem plow truck purchase from Cottrill Heavy Equipment (carried)
• Approved transfer of two utility poles on Havelock St. to Westario Power Inc. (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2021-114 for purchase of land on Melville Lane (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2021-115 for road dedication on Melville Lane (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2021-121 zoning amendment for Martin Z-2021-074 (carried)
• Appointed Michelle Goetz as Manager of Strategic Initiatives (carried)
• Appointed Nicole Griffin as Communications Coordinator (carried)

Council (Planning)

The Council is holding a planning meeting with two public hearings under the Planning Act. One application (Z-2021-049) has been cancelled at the applicant's request. The other (Z-2021-074) proposes creating a new lot for a medical clinic and rezoning two parcels. The Council will also consider a site plan agreement and holding removal, and adopt the confirmatory by-law.

• Z-2021-049 MacGregor Enterprises Limited - 196 Carloway Trail - public meeting cancelled
• Z-2021-074 Clarence M Martin / Levi S Martin - 2388 Bruce Road 6 - create lot for medical clinic, rezone to Residential One Special with Holding
• Weber Site Plan Agreement and Holding Removal (BLDG-2021-10-26)
• By-Law No. 2021-113 - October 2021 Confirmatory By-Law

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for 2338 Bruce Road 6, creating one lot for a medical clinic (retaining Institutional zone) and two residential lots (rezoned to Residential One Special with Holding). A separate application for 196 Carloway Trail was put on hold by the applicant, cancelling its public meeting. Council also approved a site plan agreement and holding removal for 382 Whitechurch Street, and noted two staff resignations.

• Approved zoning amendment for 2338 Bruce Road 6 (carried)
• Cancelled public meeting for Z-2021-049 at 196 Carloway Trail (applicant requested hold)
• Approved site plan agreement and holding removal for 382 Whitechurch Street (carried)
• Adopted September 20, 2021 Council and October 4, 2021 Committee of the Whole minutes (carried)
• Passed Confirmatory By-Law 2021-113 (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing various staff reports including monthly updates on building, fire, and water services. Discussion items include a 2022 policing estimate, a roadside mower RFQ, and an emergency order for the Bruce Beach Municipal Drain.

• 2022 Policing Estimate
• Bruce Beach Municipal Drain Phase 1 Emergency Order
• Ripley and District Lions Club Memorial Grove MOU
• Blairs Grove Well Abandonment
• Roadside Mower RFQ

The Committee of the Whole approved several staff reports and actions, including accepting a $161,364 quotation for the abandonment of Blairs Grove Well 2, a $13,900 roadside mower purchase, and a memorandum of understanding with the Ripley and District Lions Club for a memorial grove. They also authorized applications to the Municipal Modernization Program, amended the Nine Mile Villa site plan agreement, and directed staff to proceed with legalizing properties on Walpole Trail. A letter regarding COVID-19 was moved to closed session due to litigation, and a closed session was held for personnel and litigation matters.

• Approved the September 2021 Building Report (BLDG-2021-10-24) for information.
• Approved the September 2021 Staff Report (BLE-2021-10-17) for information.
• Approved the Fire & Emergency Services Monthly Activities Report for September 2021 (FIRE-2021-10-20) for information.
• Received the Bruce Beach Municipal Drain – Phase 1 Emergency Order report (DRAIN-2021-10-21) for information.
• Approved the Community Services Programming report (CS-2021-49) for information.
• Received the 2022 Policing Estimate report (TR-2021-10-66) for information.
• Approved applications to the Municipal Modernization Program Intake 3 for Transportation Services Delivery Review and IT Modernization Phase 2.
• Approved the Ripley Memorial Grove memorandum of understanding with the Ripley and District Lions Club.

Huron-Kinloss Police Services Board

The Huron-Kinloss Police Services Board is meeting electronically to review staff reports on the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan implementation, a golf car pilot update, and the South Bruce OPP Detachment Commander's report for May-August 2021. The board will also consider adopting minutes from May 31, 2021, and receive correspondence from OAPSB Zone 5. No new business items are listed.

• Community Safety and Well-Being Plan implementation update (HKPSB-2021-12)
• Golf car pilot update (HKPSB-2021-13)
• South Bruce OPP Detachment Commander's report May-August 2021
• Adoption of May 31, 2021 meeting minutes
• OAPSB Zone 5 correspondence

The Huron-Kinloss Police Services Board met electronically on September 27, 2021, and approved the minutes from its May 31, 2021 meeting. The board received for information several reports, including the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan implementation update, a golf car pilot update, and the South Bruce OPP Detachment Commander's report for May–August 2021. No substantive decisions were made beyond these routine approvals and information items.

• Approved May 31, 2021 meeting minutes (Resolution 19, carried)
• Received Community Safety and Well-Being Plan implementation update (Resolution 20, carried)
• Received golf car pilot update (Resolution 21, carried)
• Received OPP Detachment Commander's report May–August 2021 (Resolution 22, carried)
• Received OAPSB Zone 5 correspondence (Resolution 23, carried)

Lucknow and District Fire Board

The Lucknow and District Fire Board is meeting electronically to review routine items: adopting May minutes, financial reports through August, and staff activity reports. They will also discuss the September 7 EF2 tornado event. The meeting is largely procedural with no major decisions listed.

• Adoption of May 27, 2021 meeting minutes
• Financial report year-to-date to Aug. 31, 2021
• Periodic activities report for Sept. 2021
• Discussion of EF2 tornado event of Sept. 7, 2021
• Next meeting scheduled for Dec. 16, 2021 (virtual)

The Lucknow and District Fire Board met electronically on September 23, 2021, with Member Glen McNeil chairing in the absence of Chair Bill Vanstone. The board approved the minutes from May 27, 2021, received financial and activity reports, and authorized the purchase of supplementary chainsaws and chainsaw training for firefighters in the current budget following an EF2 tornado event on September 7, 2021. The board also requested the Fire Chief thank firefighters for their service.

• Approved May 27, 2021 minutes (motion 2021-19)
• Received financial report YTD Aug 31, 2021 (motion 2021-20)
• Received periodic activities report Sept 2021 (motion 2021-21)
• Authorized purchase of supplementary chainsaws and chainsaw training (motion 2021-22)
• Adjourned at 7:17 pm (motion 2021-23)

Council Meeting

The Township of Huron-Kinloss Council is meeting electronically to consider a series of by-laws, including a zoning amendment, municipal drain and tender by-laws, and agreements for gravel extraction, timber harvesting, and infrastructure funding. Council will also review financial reports, staff reports on a recent tornado event and a Trillium grant application, and correspondence regarding COVID-19.

• By-Law 2021-111: Zoning amendment for Sluys (Z-2021-29)
• By-Law 2021-084: Robert MacDonald Municipal Drain (third reading)
• By-Law 2021-104: Gravel extraction agreement
• By-Law 2021-105: Timber harvesting agreement
• Noise exemption request for 37 Huron St., Ripley (Oct 16, 2021)

Council approved the 2021 Ontario Trillium Foundation Community Building Fund application for the Ripley-Huron Community Centre Revitalization Project. They also ratified August accounts of $1,734,990.18 and authorized September accounts of $668,367.20. A noise exemption was granted for a private property at 37 Huron St., Ripley, on Oct. 16-17, 2021, subject to COVID protocols. Council passed 12 by-laws, including those for municipal drains, tenders, agreements, and a zoning amendment.

• Approved the Trillium grant application for the Ripley-Huron Community Centre Revitalization Project.
• Ratified August 2021 accounts totaling $1,734,990.18.
• Authorized payment of September 2021 accounts totaling $668,367.20.
• Granted a noise exemption for 37 Huron St., Ripley, on Oct. 16-17, 2021, subject to COVID protocols and no fireworks.
• Passed By-Law 2021-084 (Robert MacDonald Municipal Drain) at third reading.
• Passed By-Laws 2021-101 to 2021-111, including tender, agreement, and zoning amendment by-laws.
• Directed staff to report on local hospital policies for proof of vaccination and visitor admittance.
• Received information reports on the EF2 tornado event, emergency management update, and other items.

Council (Planning)

Council is holding a public meeting under the Planning Act for a zoning amendment to permit a surplus farm dwelling severance at 1816 Bruce Road 86. The application would rezone a 0.6 ha severed lot and a 60.4 ha retained parcel, with a holding provision for an archaeological assessment. Council will also consider a related zoning by-law and a confirmatory by-law.

• Public meeting for Z-2021-029 Wijnandus Sluys at 1816 Bruce Road 86
• Proposed rezoning from General Agriculture (AG1) to General Agriculture Special (AG1-25.1) and Agricultural Residential Special (AG3-25.2)
• Holding provision requiring an Archaeological Assessment on high-potential lands
• By-Law No. 2021-99 (Farrell Zoning By-Law)
• By-Law No. 2021-100 (September 2021 Confirmatory By-Law)

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment to permit a surplus farm dwelling severance at 1816 Bruce Road 86, rezoning the retained farm parcel and severed non-farm parcel with holding provisions for an archaeological assessment. The decision was made after a public meeting with no public presentations. Council also passed the confirming by-law and adopted prior minutes.

• Approved zoning application Z-2021-029 for 1816 Bruce Road 86 (carried)
• Approved staff report BLDG-2021-09-23 for surplus dwelling severance (carried)
• Passed By-Law No. 2021-99 (Farrell Zoning By-Law Amendment) (carried)
• Passed By-Law No. 2021-100 (September 2021 Confirmatory By-Law) (carried)
• Adopted minutes from August 16, 2021 Council and September 8, 2021 Committee of the Whole (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Huron-Kinloss Committee of Adjustment meets electronically to consider one application under the Planning Act. The committee will hear a request from Michael and Brenda Nailor for zoning relief to build a new single detached dwelling at 935 Rosinke Dr., and will also adopt minutes from the August 9, 2021 meeting.

• Public hearing for A-2020-060: side yard setback relief of 0.79m (proposed 2.21m vs required 3m)
• Public hearing for A-2020-060: height relief of 0.41m (proposed 8.41m vs required 8m)
• Adoption of August 9, 2021 Committee of Adjustment minutes

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance for Michael and Brenda Nailor at 935 Rosinke Drive, allowing a reduced side yard setback of 2.21m instead of the required 3m, to permit new construction of a single detached dwelling. The application was approved as presented, and the Clerk was authorized to sign the decision sheet. The meeting was held electronically and adjourned at 7:14 p.m.

• Adopted the August 9, 2021 Committee of Adjustment minutes (Resolution 12, carried).
• Approved minor variance A-2020-060 for 935 Rosinke Dr. to allow 2.21m side yard setback (Resolution 13, carried).
• Adjourned meeting at 7:14 p.m. (Resolution 14, carried).

Committee of the Whole

The Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole is meeting electronically to review a large slate of staff reports, including monthly updates, tender results, and proposed agreements. Items include municipal drain tenders, a gravel extraction agreement, a timber harvesting agreement, a used plow truck purchase, and a request for a trap-neuter-release cat program. The committee will also consider resolutions from other municipalities and enter closed session for solicitor-client privileged advice regarding the NWMO.

• Tender results for Robert MacDonald Municipal Drain 2021
• Gravel Extraction Agreement (PW-2021-70)
• Timber Harvesting Agreement (PW-2021-73)
• Used Tandem Plow Truck Purchase (PW-2021-69)
• Request for Trap, Neuter and Release Cat Program (BLE-2021-09-15)

The Committee of the Whole approved several staff reports, including tenders for municipal drain work, guide rail replacement, crack sealing, and a used plow truck purchase. It also approved the 2020 audited financial statements, a refreshment vehicle application, and continued virtual meetings. Several external resolutions were defeated, and a closed session directed staff to bring forward a by-law for an NWMO Terms of Reference Agreement.

• Approved tender for Robert MacDonald Municipal Drain to A.G. Hayter Contracting Ltd. ($89,270 + HST)
• Approved transfer of McDonald-Bushell Municipal Drain file to RJ Burnside Engineering
• Approved 2020 audited financial statements
• Approved guide rail tender to Royal Fence Ltd. ($61,700 + HST)
• Approved crack sealing tender to Neptune Security Services Inc. ($37,800 + HST)
• Approved purchase of used tandem plow truck (max $50,000) and declared 2005 Sterling surplus
• Approved virtual meetings until end of 2021
• Approved refreshment vehicle application for Popcycle at 100 Lake Range Drive

Council Meeting

Huron-Kinloss Council is meeting electronically to consider a series of staff reports and by-laws. Key items include a request to regulate cats, tender results for the Bruce Beach Municipal Drain Phase 1, and a golf car pilot update. Council will also vote on multiple by-laws covering fees, wildlife feeding, a severance agreement, and the drain tender. A closed session is scheduled for labour relations or employee negotiations regarding salary review.

• By-Law 2021-95 to accept Bruce Beach Municipal Drain Phase 1 tender
• By-Law 2021-90 Golf Car By-Law
• By-Law 2021-91 Consolidated Rates and Fees By-Law
• By-Law 2021-93 Feeding of Wildlife and Feral Animals By-Law
• By-Law 2021-94 Pilon Severance Agreement

Council approved the Bruce Beach Municipal Drain Phase 1 tender to Birnam Excavating Ltd. for $528,488.35 plus HST, subject to no design appeals, and passed several by-laws including the Golf Car By-Law, Consolidated Rates and Fees By-Law, Feeding of Wildlife and Feral Animals By-Law, and staff wage-related by-laws. They also ratified July and August accounts totaling over $2.5 million and declined to regulate cats.

• Approved Bruce Beach Municipal Drain Phase 1 tender to Birnam Excavating Ltd. ($528,488.35 + HST) (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2021-93 Feeding of Wildlife and Feral Animals By-Law with $250 set fines (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2021-90 Golf Car By-Law (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2021-91 Consolidated Rates and Fees By-Law (2) (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2021-96 Staff Wage Protection Policy By-Law (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2021-97 Non-Union Municipal Employee Wage Grid By-Law (carried)
• Ratified July 2021 accounts ($1,386,111.46) and August 2021 accounts ($1,211,073.56) (carried)
• Approved not regulating cats; supports Feeding of Wildlife and Feral Animals By-Law (carried)

Court of Revision

The Court of Revision will consider assessment schedules for two municipal drains: the Robert McDonald Municipal Drain 2021 and the Bruce Beach Municipal Drain Phase I. No written appeals were received for the MacDonald drain, but two appeals were filed for the Bruce Beach drain, from Gary Pollock and Mark and Simira Gancevich. The court will hear oral arguments, deliberate, and issue decisions, with appeals possible to the Ontario Drainage Tribunal.

• No written appeals for R. MacDonald Municipal Drain 2021 assessment
• Two appeals for Bruce Beach Municipal Drain Phase I: Gary Pollock; Mark and Simira Gancevich
• Bruce Beach drain serves parts of Lots 41-48, Lake Range Concession
• MacDonald drain serves parts of Lots 18-24, Concession 6 and Lots 16-22, Concession 7
• Decisions appealable to Ontario Drainage Tribunal

The Court of Revision approved the Schedule of Assessment for the MacDonald Municipal Drain, 2021, with no written appeals received, and for the Bruce Beach Municipal Drain Phase 1, after hearing appeals from Gary Pollock and Mark and Samira Gancevich. Both assessments were approved as presented, with the court declining to reduce or alter the assessments.

• Adopted October 14, 2020 Court of Revision minutes (2021-01)
• Declared no further appeals for MacDonald Municipal Drain (2021-02)
• Approved MacDonald Municipal Drain assessment and works (2021-03)
• Received appeals from Pollock and Gancevich for Bruce Beach Phase 1 (2021-04)
• Declared no further appeals for Bruce Beach Phase 1 (2021-05)
• Moved into private discussion on Bruce Beach appeals (2021-06)
• Approved Bruce Beach Phase 1 assessment and works (2021-07)
• Adjourned at 9:55 pm (2021-08)

Committee of Adjustment

The Huron-Kinloss Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to consider two applications for minor variances from the Zoning By-law. Both applications seek reduced interior side-yard setbacks to allow construction projects. The committee will also adopt minutes from the May 17, 2021 meeting.

• A-2021-049: 111 Gordon St N – request for 1.5 m side-yard setback (by-law requires 3.0 m) and 8.5 m height (by-law max 8.0 m) for a new single detached dwelling
• A-2021-030: 142 Bruce Beach Rd – request for 1.7 m side-yard setback (by-law requires 3.0 m) for an addition to an existing cottage
• Adoption of May 17, 2021 Committee of Adjustment minutes

The Committee of Adjustment deferred a decision on a minor variance for 111 Gordon St N, allowing the applicant time to address public concerns, and approved a minor variance for 142 Bruce Beach Rd to permit a reduced side yard setback for a cottage addition (6-1).

• Deferred minor variance for 111 Gordon St N (1.5m setback, 8.5m height) pending additional materials (carried)
• Approved minor variance for 142 Bruce Beach Rd (1.7m setback) for cottage addition (6-1)

Council (Planning)

Council is holding a public meeting under the Planning Act for a zoning amendment to permit a surplus farm dwelling severance of a 0.79 ha lot from a 63.82 ha agricultural parcel at 952 Highway 21. Council will also consider a holding removal request for 353 Lake Range Drive, adopt previous minutes, and pass the August confirmatory by-law.

• Z-2021-028: zoning amendment for surplus farm dwelling severance, 952 Highway 21, 0.79 ha from 63.82 ha parcel
• Holding removal request CLK-2021-08-97 for 353 Lake Range Drive
• Adoption of July 19 Council and August 4 Committee of the Whole minutes
• By-Law No. 2021-87, August 2021 Confirmatory By-Law

Council approved a zoning application by Ross Farrell to permit a surplus farm dwelling severance of a 0.79 ha lot from a 63.82 ha agricultural parcel at 952 Highway 21, subject to the dwelling being made habitable. A motion to defer the decision pending confirmation of habitability was defeated. Council also approved removing holding provisions from a property at 353 Lake Range Drive and passed the August 2021 Confirmatory By-Law.

• Approved zoning application for surplus farm dwelling severance at 952 Highway 21 (carried)
• Defeated motion to defer zoning decision pending habitability confirmation
• Approved removal of holding provisions for property at 353 Lake Range Drive (carried)
• Passed By-Law No. 2021-087, August 2021 Confirmatory By-Law (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole is meeting electronically to discuss 26 staff reports and several information items. The agenda includes a closed session for labour relations, solicitor-client privilege, and LPAT appeal negotiations. Notable items include a draft by-law on feeding wildlife, a banking services report on the Ripley branch closure, and a request to close part of Havelock Street in Lucknow. The meeting also includes routine updates on building, parks, water, and transportation.

• Closed session for salary review, solicitor-client privilege (2 items), and LPAT appeal 438 Ross Street
• Draft by-law on feeding of wildlife and feral animals (BLE-2021-08-13)
• Banking services report on Ripley branch closure (TR-2021-8-57)
• Request to close part of Havelock Street, Lucknow (CLK-2021-08-93)
• Noise exemption request for 21 Railway Street, Ripley (CLK-2021-08-92)

The Committee of the Whole approved several staff reports, including the purchase of two floating surface aerators for $29,500 plus HST, participation in the provincial golf cart pilot with a $50 yearly registration fee, and authorization to bring forward a by-law on feeding wildlife and feral animals. It also approved a noise exemption for a private property at 21 Railway Street, Ripley, and closed part of Havelock Street in Lucknow. Several external resolutions were supported, while others were defeated.

• Approved $29,500 plus HST for two floating surface aerators from H2Flow Equipment Inc.
• Authorized participation in provincial Golf Cart Pilot with $50 yearly registration fee
• Approved bringing forward Feeding of Wildlife and Feral Animals By-Law draft
• Granted noise exemption for 21 Railway Street, Ripley on Aug 28-29, 2021, subject to COVID protocols
• Authorized closing part of Havelock Street, Lucknow (Part 8 3R-4334)
• Supported Motion M-84 Anti-Hate Crimes and Bill C-313 Banning Symbols of Hate Act
• Supported City of Mississauga's call to terminate appeal of 2019 Human Rights Tribunal ruling on First Nations child welfare
• Defeated resolutions on conversion therapy, building material costs, gas power replacement, driving age, and housing crisis

Council Meeting

Council will hold public hearings on two municipal drainage reports (Robert McDonald and Bruce Beach Phase 1) and consider a request to improve the Sutton Drain. They will also vote on a series of by-laws, including three zoning amendments, a vacant unit rebate opt-out, a demolition tender for Whitechurch Hall, and a capital charges collection by-law. A closed session is scheduled for solicitor-client privileged advice regarding a zoning by-law contravention.

• Public hearing: Robert McDonald Municipal Drain Report (2021)
• Public hearing: Bruce Beach Municipal Drain Phase 1 Report
• By-law 2021-79: Zoning amendment for DeJong (Z-2021-035)
• By-law 2021-80: Zoning amendment for Rick Smith Farms Limited (Z-2021-010)
• By-law 2021-81: Zoning amendment for Courtney (Z-2021-051)

Council (Planning)

Council is holding public meetings under the Planning Act for three applications seeking consents and zoning amendments to sever residential lots from farm properties. The agenda also includes staff reports on surplus farm dwelling dates, a noise exemption request, the new Ontario Land Tribunal, and a capital/development charges policy.

• Public meeting Z-2021-053 (DeJong): sever two residential lots at 59 Whitechurch Street, Hamlet of Whitechurch; zoning amendment to allow lot areas of ~3,218.30 sq m and ~3,043.00 sq m instead of 4,000 sq m
• Public meeting Z-2021-051 (Courtney): surplus farm dwelling severance of ~0.4 ha from ~40.46 ha parcel at 1847 Concession 10; rezoning from AG1 to AG1-25.1, AG1-25.1-H1, and AG3-25.2
• Public meeting Z-2021-010 (Rick Smith Farms Ltd.): surplus farm dwelling severance of ~0.34 ha from 18.49 ha parcel at 426 Hayes Lake Ave; rezoning from AG1 to AG1-25.1 and AG3-25.2
• Staff report on noise exemption request for 788 Napier St, Lucknow (event July 31, 2021)
• Staff report on collection of capital and development charges policy

Council approved zoning by-law amendments for three properties: 59 Whitechurch Street, 1847 Concession 10, and 426 Hayes Lake Ave, each to facilitate lot severances. They also approved a report to discuss establishing an existence date for surplus farm dwellings, granted a noise exemption, and approved a collection of fees policy.

• Approved zoning amendment for 59 Whitechurch St to allow smaller lots (Carried)
• Approved zoning amendment for 1847 Concession 10 for surplus farm dwelling severance (Carried)
• Approved zoning amendment for 426 Hayes Lake Ave for surplus farm dwelling severance (Carried)
• Approved report BLDG2021-07-19 to discuss surplus farm dwelling existence date (Carried)
• Granted noise exemption for 788 Napier St on July 31-Aug 1 (Carried)
• Approved Collection of Fees Policy (Carried)
• Approved refreshment vehicle license for Wild Willies and Beaver Tails at Ripley Agriculture Property (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole is meeting electronically to review a large slate of staff reports and correspondence. Key items include a proposed Boiler Beach Road reconstruction, demolition of Whitechurch Hall, a request to waive a rental fee, and several routine monthly updates. The committee will also consider three resolutions and enter closed session to discuss grant information.

• Boiler Beach Road Reconstruction (PW2021-07-59)
• Whitechurch Hall Demolition (CS2021-07-36)
• Vacancy Rebate Program Elimination (TR2021-07-52)
• Request to waive rental fee for Bruce Botanical Food Gardens 'Garden Harvest' Dinner
• Lighthouse Webcam Memorandum of Understanding with Hurontel (BED2021-07-31)

The Committee of the Whole approved several actions, including the demolition of Whitechurch Hall with a $30,500 tender, pre-budget approval for traffic consulting on Boiler Beach Road, and a memorandum of understanding with Hurontel for a lighthouse webcam. They also approved eliminating the vacancy rebate program and supported resolutions on capital gains tax and Lyme disease testing, while defeating a resolution on hospital funding.

• Approved Whitechurch Hall demolition tender to Lloyd Collins Construction for $30,500 (carried)
• Granted pre-budget approval for Boiler Beach Road traffic consulting RFP (carried)
• Approved eliminating vacancy rebate program (carried)
• Authorized MOU with Hurontel for Point Clark Lighthouse webcam (carried)
• Approved no new billboards on hills entering Point Clark (carried)
• Supported petition to federal government on capital gains tax exemption (carried)
• Defeated resolution supporting provincial funding for hospital capital equipment (defeated)
• Supported call to expand Lyme disease testing and treatment (carried)

Council Meeting

Huron-Kinloss Council meets electronically to hear a delegation from Protect Our Waterways opposing the Deep Geological Repository project in South Bruce, and to consider a large slate of by-laws covering zoning, road work, vehicle purchases, and other administrative matters. The agenda also includes routine financial reports, staff updates, and correspondence.

• Delegation from Protect Our Waterways on Deep Geological Repository in South Bruce
• Zoning amendment by-laws for Weber (Z-2021-013) and Tadla (Z-2021-026)
• By-law for Melville Lane, Queen St, William St, Huron Street reconstruction
• By-laws for purchase of 2 pick-up trucks and 1 one-ton truck, and a tandem snow plow truck
• By-law for Point Clark Lighthouse exhibits proposal from Blue Rhino Design

Council approved 13 by-laws covering zoning amendments, road reconstruction, vehicle purchases, and a land purchase for road widening. It also approved a $3 million payment for June accounts and hired a consultant for the Point Clark Lighthouse Museum. A delegation opposed to a nuclear waste repository was heard, and staff were directed to report on regulating stray cat feeding.

• Approved May 2021 accounts totaling $762,043.06
• Approved June 2021 accounts totaling $3,002,824.75
• Approved purchase of 67.4m² land at 50 Queen St. for $12,000 for Melville Lane road widening
• Approved hiring Blue Rhino Designs for Point Clark Lighthouse Museum implementation plan
• Approved 13 by-laws including zoning amendments, road reconstruction, vehicle purchases, and hydro easement
• Received Community Safety and Well-Being Indicator Report
• Directed staff to report on options for a by-law regulating stray cat feeding
• Received information items and committee minutes

Council (Planning)

This is a planning meeting of Huron-Kinloss Council. Council will hold public meetings for two zoning by-law amendments related to farm severances, and will also consider a staff report on delegating land division responsibilities. The agenda includes routine items like approving past minutes and a confirmatory by-law.

• Public meeting Z-2021-013 (Weber): surplus farm dwelling severance at 382 Whitechurch Street, rezoning to AG1-25.1 and AG3-25.151-H
• Public meeting Z-2021-026 (Tadla): lot line adjustment at 1634 and 1672 Concession 12, rezoning to AG1-25.150
• Staff report BLDG-2021-06-16 on delegation of land division responsibilities
• Confirmatory By-Law No. 2021-60

Council approved two zoning by-law amendments: one to permit a surplus farm dwelling severance and a roof truss business at 382 Whitechurch Street, and another to facilitate a lot line adjustment at 1634 and 1672 Concession 12. Council also approved a staff report recommending that lot creation authority remain with the County of Bruce. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved zoning amendment for surplus farm dwelling severance and roof truss business at 382 Whitechurch Street (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment for lot line adjustment at 1634 and 1672 Concession 12 (carried)
• Approved staff report recommending lot creation authority remain with County of Bruce (carried)
• Adopted May 17, 2021 council minutes (carried)
• Passed confirming by-law 2021-60 (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting electronically to receive staff reports and consider several public works tenders, including Melville Lane reconstruction, fire hydrant painting, and vehicle purchases. Delegations will address the Kincardine Hospital capital projects and a public walkway issue. The meeting also includes a closed session for confidential information.

• Delegation from South Bruce Grey Health Centre on Kincardine Hospital Capital Projects
• Melville Lane Reconstruction Tender review
• Fire Hydrant Painting Tender
• Pickup Truck, One Ton Truck, and Tandem Truck purchase tenders
• Shoreline Protection Policy review

The Committee of the Whole approved several capital projects, including a $460,000 tender for Melville Lane reconstruction and sidewalk work, a $35,370 fire hydrant painting contract, and purchases of two pickup trucks, a one-ton truck, and a tandem plow. They also approved the Shoreline Protection Policy, appointed members to the Community Safety and Well-Being Planning Advisory Committee, and supported several external resolutions. A resolution to support tax breaks on CERB payments was defeated.

• Approved Melville Lane reconstruction tender to Kurtis Smith Excavating Ltd. ($460,000 + HST)
• Approved fire hydrant painting tender to Neptune Security Services Inc. ($35,370 + HST)
• Approved purchase of two pickup trucks from Finch Chevrolet ($92,280.50 + HST)
• Approved purchase of one one-ton truck from Finch Chevrolet ($55,361 + HST)
• Approved purchase of one tandem plow from Viking-Cives Ltd. ($307,896 + HST)
• Approved Shoreline Protection Policy
• Appointed Clerk Emily Dance and Councillor Abbott to Community Safety and Well-Being Planning Advisory Committee
• Defeated resolution supporting tax breaks on 2020 CERB payments

Huron-Kinloss Police Services Board

The Huron-Kinloss Police Services Board is meeting electronically to discuss routine business, including adoption of prior minutes and staff reports. Key items include an update on the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan implementation, a golf cart pilot program with responses to MTO comments, and the OPP Detachment Commander's report for March-April 2021.

• Community Safety and Well-Being Plan implementation update and revised agreement
• Golf Cart Pilot program discussion with response to MTO comments
• OPP Detachment Board updates for May 2021
• Detachment Commander's report for March-April 2021
• Adoption of minutes from March 29, 2021 meeting

The Huron-Kinloss Police Services Board approved the March 29, 2021 meeting minutes and received several staff and commander reports for information. The board recommended re-appointing Emily Dance and Krista Miller to the Community Safety and Well-Being Planning Advisory Committee and recommended council authorize the revised CSWB Municipal Agreement. It also noted that golf carts are not currently permitted and discussed public education on boating safety.

• Approved March 29, 2021 meeting minutes (carried)
• Received CSWB report and recommended re-appointments and agreement execution (carried)
• Received golf cart pilot report; noted golf carts not permitted (carried)
• Received OPP Detachment Board updates (carried)
• Received Detachment Commander report for March-April 2021 (carried)
• Received OAPSB Zone 5 correspondence (carried)
• Adjourned at 3:30pm (carried)

Lucknow and District Fire Board

The Lucknow and District Fire Board is meeting electronically to discuss and potentially decide on several staff reports, including fire department pumper apparatus replacement standards, firefighter recruitment and training plans, an amendment to the Joint Fire Service Agreement, and first quarter financial and activities reports. The agenda includes adoption of the January 21, 2021 minutes and scheduling of future meetings. No votes or decisions are recorded in the agenda itself.

• Fire Department Pumper Apparatus Replacement Standards (LDFB-2021-05-8)
• Firefighter Recruitment, Training and NFPA Certification Plans (LDFB-2021-05-7)
• Amendment to the Joint Fire Service Agreement (LDFB-2021-05-10)
• First Quarter Financial Report (LDFB-2021-05-9)
• Lucknow Fire Department 2021 First Quarter Activities Report (LDFB-2021-05-6)

Council Meeting

Council is meeting to consider a delegation from Allan Kerr about building a road to connect to a proposed development on Bob Street in Lucknow, along with numerous staff reports and by-laws. The agenda includes financial reports, several resolutions of support, and a closed session for personnel, legal, and negotiation matters.

• Delegation from Allan Kerr re: road connection for Lots 60, 61, 64, 65 Bob Street, Lucknow
• By-Law 2021-52: Asphalt 2021 Tender
• By-Law 2021-51: Chain Link Fencing Tender for landfill
• By-Law 2021-57: Crimson Oak Model Home Agreement
• By-Law 2021-58: 2021-2022 Municipal Insurance Program

Council approved 11 by-laws covering agreements, tenders, and the 2021-2022 municipal insurance program. They also approved a model home agreement with Bogdanovic Developments, removed holding provisions on a property, and directed staff to prepare comments on the County's Official Plan. A delegation from Allan Kerr regarding a road connection for a proposed development was received, with staff directed to report back.

• Approved 11 by-laws including insurance, model home, and holding removal (carried)
• Approved $279,648.60 insurance program with Frank Cowan Company (carried)
• Approved model home agreement with Bogdanovic Developments (carried)
• Removed holding provisions on Lot 1 Helena, Alma (carried)
• Approved refreshment vehicle application for The Fry Booth (carried)
• Granted noise exemption for 948 Havelock Street on July 10 (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare comments on Plan the Bruce Official Plan (carried)
• Supported resolutions on farm fuel carbon tax exemption and 988 hotline (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider a minor variance application from Thompson. The applicant seeks relief from the minimum lot area requirement to allow a lot size of approximately 1,998.6 sq. m., which is below the 4,000 sq. m. required by the Zoning By-law.

• Minor variance application A-2021-033 for 4152 Bruce Road 6 and 4158 Bruce Road 6

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance application (A-2021-033) for properties at 4152 and 4158 Bruce Road 6, allowing a reduced minimum lot area of approximately 1,998.6 sq. m. instead of the required 4,000 sq. m. The decision facilitates a land conveyance between the two properties. The meeting was held electronically and adjourned at 7:14 p.m.

• Adopted April 12, 2021 meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved minor variance A-2021-033 for 4152 Bruce Road 6 to permit reduced lot area (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting electronically to review a large number of staff reports covering building, fire, public works, community services, and treasury matters. They will also consider several tenders, including asphalt paving and landfill fencing, and discuss a proposed outdoor plaza and parking lot in Ripley. The meeting includes a closed session for personal matters and confidential information.

• Asphalt Paving Tender PW-2021-05-35
• Landfill Fence Tender PW-2021-05-34
• Ripley Outdoor Plaza and Parking Lot BED-2021-05-21
• Golf Cart Pilot (3) CLK-2021-05-47
• Deeming – 349 Lake Range Dr and Townplot of Alma; Lot 1 W; Helena (Point Clark) CLK-2021-05-46

The Committee of the Whole deferred a decision on the Ripley Outdoor Plaza and parking lot project, placing funds in reserves and keeping the lot as is. It also approved several tenders, including asphalt paving for $850,946.35 and landfill fencing for $128,385.00. A resolution supporting legislated sick leave was defeated, while several other resolutions were carried.

• Deferred Ripley Outdoor Plaza and parking lot project, funds to reserves (Carried)
• Approved asphalt paving tender from Murray Group Limited, $850,946.35 plus HST (Carried)
• Approved landfill fence tender from Elliott Fence Inc., $128,385.00 plus HST (Carried)
• Approved Emergency Social Services agreement with County of Bruce (Carried)
• Approved surplus and sale of SCBA equipment (Carried)
• Approved naming McTavish subdivision road 'McTavish Crescent' (Carried)
• Defeated resolution supporting legislated sick leave in Ontario (Defeated)
• Approved golf cart pilot participation with MTO (Carried)

Council Meeting

Huron-Kinloss Council is meeting electronically to consider a series of staff reports, by-laws, and financial statements. Key items include adopting the 2020 South Bruce OPP year-end report, reviewing development charges, and voting on multiple by-laws covering beach management, maintenance agreements, and infrastructure projects. The meeting also includes a closed session for negotiations and personnel matters.

• By-Law 2021-37: Beach Management By-Law
• By-Law 2021-41: 2021 Gravel Resurfacing By-Law
• By-Law 2021-45: Bogdanovic Zoning Holding Removal
• 2020 Statement of Development Charges report
• Crimson Oak Valley Subdivision draft plan conditions

Council approved nine by-laws covering beach management, flower bed maintenance, play equipment, grass cutting, gravel resurfacing, drainage tile, polystyrene recycling, a loan agreement, and zoning holding removal. They also approved a Ripley Lions memorial tree program, set $250 fines for beach infractions, and named a street 'Bogdanovic Way' in the Crimson Oak Valley Subdivision. Council extended virtual meetings and office-by-appointment operations until October 1, 2021, and directed staff to amend a development agreement with Beisel Contracting Inc.

• Approved 9 by-laws (2021-37 to 2021-45) including Beach Management, Gravel Resurfacing, and Bogdanovic Zoning Holding Removal
• Approved Ripley Lions Memorial Tree program west of Lewis Trail (40 ft wide, 225 m long)
• Authorized $250 set fines for beach infractions to be forwarded to Ontario Court of Justice
• Approved street name 'Bogdanovic Way' for Crimson Oak Valley Subdivision
• Extended virtual council meetings and office-by-appointment until October 1, 2021
• Directed staff to amend Development Agreement with Beisel Contracting Inc (closed session)
• Ratified March 2021 accounts of $3,182,886.93 and authorized April 2021 accounts of $966,408.06
• Supported Niagara Region/Fort Erie request on Bill 197 COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act (landfills)

Council (Planning)

The Township of Huron-Kinloss Council is meeting electronically to consider a staff report on a holding removal request for the Crimson Oak Subdivision (Bogdanovic). The agenda also includes adoption of the March 15, 2021 minutes and a confirmatory by-law. No public meetings under the Planning Act are scheduled.

• Crimson Oak Subdivision (Bogdanovic) holding removal request
• By-Law No. 2021-36, April 2021 Confirmatory By-Law
• Adoption of March 15, 2021 Council meeting minutes

Council approved removing the holding provisions from a property in the Crimson Oak Subdivision, allowing development to proceed. The decision was made after the mayor declared a conflict and left the meeting. Council also noted concerns about soil blowing from a new berm and directed staff to contact the developer.

• Approved removal of holding provisions for Part of Lot 57, Concession 'A' Huron (Carried)
• Adopted March 15, 2021 Council Meeting Minutes (Carried)
• Passed By-Law No. 2021-36, the April 2021 Confirmatory By-Law (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Huron-Kinloss Committee of Adjustment is holding public meetings to consider two applications under the Planning Act: a consent and minor variance for a lot at 100 McCormick Dr. (Lakeshore) and a minor variance for a dwelling and garage at 767 Victoria Road (Point Clark). The committee will also adopt minutes from a July 13, 2020 meeting.

• A-2020-079 Pilon: consent and minor variance for 100 McCormick Dr., Lakeshore, to reduce minimum lot area from 1850 sq m to 1383.5 sq m (relief of 466.5 sq m) to create a new lot
• A-2021-007 Vollmer: minor variance for 767 Victoria Road, Point Clark, to reduce side yard setbacks to 1.60 m and 0.67 m (required 3 m) and increase garage height to 5.5 m (max 5 m)
• Adoption of July 13, 2020 Committee of Adjustment meeting minutes

The Committee of Adjustment approved two minor variance applications. The first allows a reduced lot area at 100 McCormick Dr. to facilitate a new lot, and the second permits reduced side yard setbacks and increased garage height at 767 Victoria Road. Both were approved unanimously.

• Approved minor variance A-2020-079 for 100 McCormick Dr. to reduce minimum lot area to 1383.5 sq m (carried)
• Approved minor variance A-2021-007 for 767 Victoria Road to allow side yard setbacks of 1.60 m and 0.67 m and garage height of 5.5 m (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a wide range of staff reports and correspondence, including a proposed beach management by-law, a road widening project on Melville Lane, and a land exchange on Bruce Beach Road. The committee will also receive updates from Bruce County on planning and economic development, and will move into closed session to discuss litigation and solicitor-client privileged matters.

• Beach Management By-Law to regulate beaches (CS-2021-04-23)
• Melville Lane Road Widening (PW-2021-04-27)
• Land Exchange – Hilbert Bruce Beach Road (CLK-2021-04-33)
• Gravel Tender (PW-2021-04-24)
• Closed session re: Insurance Claim Bruce Beach Road and Lucknow Community Centre Agreement

The Committee of the Whole approved a new Beach Management By-law, subject to provincial approval, and authorized a by-law to come forward. It also approved several contracts and purchases, including playground equipment for $38,796, a gravel supply tender, a land purchase for road widening, and a drainage tile installation. The committee also approved a land exchange with a resident and a memorandum of understanding with the Point Clark Beach Association. All decisions are recommendations to Council.

• Approved Beach Management By-law, subject to MNR approval
• Approved playground equipment purchase from Play Power for $38,796 plus HST
• Approved gravel tender from Johnston Bros. at $11.18 per tonne
• Approved land purchase for Melville Lane widening for $800 plus legal fees
• Approved drainage tile installation on Kairshea Ave for $12,740 plus HST
• Approved land exchange with Matthew Hilbert
• Approved MOU with Point Clark Beach Association
• Approved grass cutting contract renewal with Kranenburg Services

Huron-Kinloss Police Services Board

The Huron-Kinloss Police Services Board is meeting to elect a Chair and Vice Chair for the year, adopt previous minutes, and receive staff reports. They will review the South Bruce OPP detachment's 2020 year-end and January-February 2021 reports, and discuss several staff reports including cargo electric bicycle and golf cart pilots, community safety planning, emergency management, and an OPP Detachment Board proposal. The 2021 budget was already approved in February and is provided for information.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for one year per Police Services Act
• Staff report on Cargo Electric Bicycle Pilot (HKPSB2021-03-6)
• Staff report on Golf Cart Pilot (HKPSB2021-03-2)
• South Bruce OPP 2020 Year End Report and Jan-Feb 2021 Detachment Report
• 2021 Police Services Board Budget (approved Feb 26, 2021) for information

The Huron-Kinloss Police Services Board held a routine meeting, appointing Mitch Twolan as Chair and Sarah Martyn as Vice Chair for one-year terms. The board adopted previous minutes and received several staff reports and the OPP Detachment Commander's reports for information. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Appointed Mitch Twolan as Chair for one-year term (carried)
• Appointed Sarah Martyn as Vice Chair for one-year term (carried)
• Adopted November 30, 2020 minutes (carried)
• Received Cargo Electric Bicycle Pilot report for information (carried)
• Received Community Safety and Well-Being Plan report for information (carried)
• Received Emergency Management March 2021 report for information (carried)
• Received Golf Cart Pilot report for information (carried)
• Received O.P.P Detachment Board report for information (carried)

Council Meeting

The Township of Huron-Kinloss Council is meeting to consider a large slate of by-laws, including the 2021 budget, tax rate, and water and wastewater fees. They will also hear a presentation from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization about used nuclear fuel site selection, and discuss several staff reports on topics like parks and recreation modernization, COVID-19 relief funding, and municipal drain repairs. The meeting includes a closed session for personal matters about an identifiable individual.

• By-Law 2021-14: 2021 Budget By-Law
• By-Law 2021-16: 2021 Tax Rate By-Law
• By-Law 2021-15: 2021 Water and Wastewater Fees By-Law
• By-Law 2021-17: Parks and Recreation Service Delivery Review By-Law
• Delegation: NWMO presentation on used nuclear fuel site selection

Council passed the 2021 Budget, Tax Rate, and Water and Wastewater Fees by-laws, along with 18 other by-laws covering items like the Emerson drain tender, BASWR contract, and various drain repairs. They also approved the Parks and Recreation Service Delivery Review and authorized applications for modernization funding. The meeting included a presentation from the NWMO on nuclear waste site selection and a closed session on personnel matters.

• Approved March 2021 accounts totaling $697,234.12
• Ratified February 2021 accounts totaling $1,432,304.02
• Approved Emerson Municipal Drain tender to JLH Excavating Inc. for $277,569.58 + HST
• Approved Parks & Recreation Service Delivery and Modernization Opportunities Review
• Approved applications to Municipal Modernization Program Intake 2 (total $111,500)
• Approved changes to water and wastewater fees
• Approved three-year BASWR contract renewal at $159,828.00 per year
• Passed 2021 Budget, Tax Rate, and Water/Wastewater Fees by-laws

Council (Planning)

Council is holding a planning meeting focused on whether to permit human habitation in accessory buildings (e.g., sleeping cabins). They will hear presentations from County of Bruce planners on the Provincial Policy Statement and required zoning/OP amendments, review construction and septic requirements, and hold a visioning session before determining a direction.

• Discussion of Comprehensive Zoning By-Law amendment for human habitation in accessory buildings
• Verbal presentation by County of Bruce planners on secondary units and County OP review
• Review of construction requirements for sleeping cabins and septic/bunkie considerations
• Closed session under solicitor-client privilege regarding human habitation
• Passing of Confirmatory By-Law 2021-13

Council received information and held a visioning session on allowing human habitation in accessory buildings, then voted to maintain the current zoning by-law prohibition. They amended prior direction to staff, changing enforcement from a proactive approach to one based on complaints, advertised violations, or when staff become aware of contraventions.

• Adopted minutes from February 16, February 26 (budget), and March 1 meetings.
• Held closed session on solicitor-client privileged advice regarding human habitation; gave direction to solicitor.
• Received staff report CLK-2021-03-20 on comprehensive zoning by-law – human habitation.
• Received verbal presentation from County of Bruce on requirements for secondary units in accessory buildings.
• Received report BLDG-2021-03-9 on construction considerations for sleeping cabins.
• Confirmed human habitation is not permitted in accessory buildings per zoning by-law.
• Amended Resolution No. 49 to direct staff to enforce compliance based on complaints, advertised violations, or when known to staff.
• Passed Confirmatory By-Law No. 2021-13.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting electronically to discuss and receive staff reports on building, fire, public works, and community services. Key items include a proposed algae harvesting agreement with Snobelen Ag Services, a dust control tender, and an update on NWMO site selection. The agenda is largely informational, with no major decisions listed.

• Snobelen Ag Services algae harvesting agreement (CS-2021-03-14)
• Dust control tender (PW-2021-03-20)
• Lucknow Well 5 inspection and upgrades (PW-2021-03-21)
• Community mural project with estimate from MLEDesigns (BED-2021-03-11)
• Resolutions on Ontario Fire College closure, paid sick days, and other matters

The Committee of the Whole approved several staff recommendations, including dust control tenders for gravel roads, a well inspection contract, an algae harvesting agreement, and a communications strategy. It also confirmed a prior resolution to provide financial relief to the Lucknow Community Centre Board. Several motions to support external requests were defeated.

• Approved dust control tenders: Holland Transport at $318.60/flake tonne and Da-Lee Dust Control at $383.52/flake tonne (carried)
• Approved $34,208 plus HST for cleaning/inspection of Lucknow Well 5 with W.D. Hopper & Sons (carried)
• Approved algae harvesting agreement with Snobelen Ag Services (carried)
• Approved hiring MLE Designs for Community Mural Project with pre-budget approval (carried)
• Approved Redbrick Communications proposal up to $2,500 plus HST for communications strategy (carried)
• Confirmed resolution to provide loan to Lucknow Community Centre Board and authorized $2,000 advance (carried)
• Supported MFIPPA review request from South Glengarry and Guelph/Eramosa (carried)
• Defeated motions supporting Ontario Fire College, gas phase-out, criminal record candidacy ban, CSWB plan extension, and paid sick days

Council Meeting - Budget

The Township of Huron-Kinloss Council is meeting electronically to review the 2021 draft budget, including department budgets, capital projects, and financial reports. The meeting will also consider a motion to adopt the draft budget and a confirmatory by-law. The agenda includes presentations and reports from staff on various budget items.

• 2021 Draft Budget Presentation and motion to adopt
• 2021 Fees and Charges report
• Capital Forecast 2021 to 2030
• Ripley Industrial Park alternative layout
• Point Clark Harbour Project update

Council received the 2021 draft budget and directed staff to bring it forward with a 1.92% increase to the municipal tax rate. They also approved numerous departmental business plans, including for building, fire, transportation, and community services. Council authorized a $520,000 harbour wall restoration at Point Clark and approved a $100,000 continuation of the Downtown Improvement Program. A loan to the Lucknow Community Centre for COVID-19 relief was also approved.

• Approved 2021 budget with 1.92% municipal tax rate increase
• Approved 2020 year-end revenue and expenditure reports
• Approved water and wastewater fee changes
• Approved 2021 business plans for building, by-law, fire, transportation, equipment, waste, water, parks, and community centres
• Directed staff to proceed with Option 1 for yard waste depots: continue Lucknow site and create new site at Huron Landfill with 24/7 access
• Authorized Kempton Construction for Point Clark harbour wall restoration, not exceeding $520,000
• Approved $100,000 for continuation of Downtown Improvement Program
• Approved loan to Lucknow Community Centre for COVID-19 relief

Council Meeting

Huron-Kinloss Council is meeting electronically to consider several staff reports and resolutions. Council will vote on supporting photo radar for speed enforcement, supporting a request to repeal a provincial forestry act change, and a snow plow purchase. Council will also consider by-laws to dissolve the Nuclear Waste Community Advisory Committee and accept a growth servicing proposal.

• Resolution supporting photo radar (Automatic Speed Enforcement) on provincial, county, and municipal roads
• Resolution supporting repeal of Bill 229 Schedule 8 amending the Crown Forest Sustainability Act
• Snow plow purchase report (PW-2021-02-12)
• By-Law 2021-08 to dissolve the Nuclear Waste Community Advisory Committee
• By-Law 2021-10 to accept BMRoss Growth Servicing and Master Plan proposal

Council approved the purchase of a snow plow from Cottrill Heavy Equipment for $13,181 plus HST, with a purchasing policy exemption. They also passed three by-laws, including dissolving the Nuclear Waste Community Advisory Committee and accepting the BMRoss Growth Servicing and Master Plan. Two motions to support other municipalities' requests (photo radar and repealing Bill 229) were defeated. Staff were directed to report on the Point Clark brush depot and other issues.

• Approved January 2021 accounts of $1,127,085.31
• Authorized February 2021 accounts of $724,848.39
• Approved Maitland Valley Conservation Authority 2021 draft budget
• Approved snow plow purchase from Cottrill Heavy Equipment for $13,181 plus HST
• Passed By-Law 2021-08 dissolving Nuclear Waste Community Advisory Committee
• Passed By-Law 2021-09 Consolidated Appointment Amendment By-Law
• Passed By-Law 2021-10 accepting BMRoss Proposal Growth Servicing and Master Plan
• Defeated motion to support Automatic Speed Enforcement (photo radar)

Committee of the Whole

The Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole meets electronically to hear two delegations: a Bruce Beach resident's safety concerns at the Concession 10, Boiler Beach Road and Bruce Beach Road intersection, and the Lucknow Chamber of Commerce regarding the Lucknow Standpipe Replacement project. The agenda also includes numerous staff reports on building, fire, by-law, community services, public works, and administrative matters, plus correspondence and information items.

• Delegation: Joan McLaughlin on safety at Concession 10, Boiler Beach Road and Bruce Beach Road intersection
• Delegation: Lucknow Chamber of Commerce on Lucknow Standpipe Replacement project
• Staff report: Sleeping Cabin Enforcement (BLDG-2021-02-4)
• Staff report: Ontario Fire College Closure (FIRE-2021-02-4)
• Staff report: Growth and Servicing Master Plan – Phase 2 (CAO-2021-02-6)

Council (Planning)

This agenda for the Huron-Kinloss Council (Planning) meeting on February 1, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Lucknow and District Fire Board

The Lucknow and District Fire Board is meeting electronically to appoint a chairperson for 2021, adopt prior minutes, and receive staff reports. The board will vote on approving the 2021 fire department budget estimates, which also requires recommendation to each respective council. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personal matters and an agreement related to the fire chief's financial due-diligence.

• Appointment of 2021 Chairperson from Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh per rotating agreement
• Approval of 2021 Lucknow & District Fire Department Budget Estimates (Report LDFB-2021-01-3)
• Receipt of 2020 Annual Report (Report LDFB-2021-01-1)
• Receipt of Fire Department Officer Appointments and Staffing report (LDFB-2021-01-2)
• Closed session under Section 239(2)(b) for personal matters and agreement on fire chief financial due-diligence

The Lucknow and District Fire Board approved the 2021 budget estimates and recommended them to the respective councils. Bill Vanstone was appointed as Chairperson for 2021. The board also received reports on officer appointments and the 2020 annual report, and held a closed session regarding a personnel matter.

• Approved 2021 budget estimates (LDFB-2021-01-3) and recommended to councils
• Appointed Bill Vanstone as Chairperson for 2021
• Adopted December 17, 2020 minutes
• Received officer appointments report (LDFB-2021-01-2)
• Received 2020 annual report (LDFB-2021-01-1)
• Moved into closed session for personnel matter

Council Meeting

Huron-Kinloss Council meets electronically to adopt minutes, review December 2020 and January 2021 accounts, and receive a quarterly tax arrears report. The main business is considering seven by-laws, including the 2021 borrowing by-law, interim taxation, a digital procurement platform agreement, a municipal guide agreement, a tile loan debenture, appointing a Ripley District Chief, and third reading of the Emerson Drain by-law. Council will also enter closed session for personnel and litigation matters.

• By-Law 2021-1: 2021 Borrowing By-Law
• By-Law 2021-2: 2021 Interim Taxation By-Law
• By-Law 2021-3: eSolutions Digital Procurement Platform Agreement
• By-Law 2021-5: February 2021 Tile Loan Debenture (VanderHoek)
• By-Law 2020-086: Emerson Drain Municipal Drain third reading

Council adopted the December 2020 minutes and ratified December 2020 accounts of $4,569,442.88 and authorized January 2021 accounts of $446,758.74. Seven by-laws were passed, including the 2021 borrowing, interim taxation, digital procurement platform, municipal guide agreement, tile loan debenture, and appointment of Dean Watson as District Chief. The Emerson Drain by-law was provisionally passed. Council also moved into closed session for personnel and litigation matters, and directed staff to inspect a structure on County Road 1 and 6.

• Adopted December 21, 2020 minutes (carried)
• Ratified December 2020 accounts of $4,569,442.88 (carried)
• Authorized January 2021 accounts of $446,758.74 (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2021-1 (2021 Borrowing) (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2021-2 (2021 Interim Taxation) (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2021-3 (eSolutions Digital Procurement Platform) (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2021-4 (Municipal Guide Agreement – Fishbowl Studios) (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2021-5 (February 2021 Tile Loan Debenture) (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting electronically to hear delegations on expanding HuronTel's fibre-optic network to southern Huron-Kinloss, a funding request from the Pine River Watershed Initiative Network, and reports on water quality, septic inspections, and the Growth and Servicing Master Plan. Staff will present numerous year-end and monthly reports covering building, fire, drainage, public works, and community services. The committee will also consider correspondence on Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit and township taxes.

• HuronTel presentation on extending fibre-optic network to southern Huron-Kinloss households and businesses
• Pine River Watershed Initiative Network requests funding for overhead, rent, insurance, and telecommunications
• BM Ross report on Point Clark and Pine River surface water quality, 2020 Septic Re-Inspection Program, and Growth and Servicing Master Plan update
• Appointment of Ripley-Huron Fire Department Deputy District Chief
• Vander Hoek tile loan application and drainage projects update