Huron-Kinloss public meetings in 2022

Council Meeting

Huron-Kinloss Council meets to adopt routine financial reports, approve several by-laws including the 2023 rates and fees schedule, and authorize agreements for energy consulting, printing, and harbour dredging. The agenda also includes a closed session for labour, legal, and land matters.

• Ratify November 2022 accounts of $2,951,076.07 and authorize December accounts of $969,526.86
• Approve $9,400 plus HST agreement with Pretium Consultants for energy modelling at 17 Queen Street, Ripley
• Pass 2023 Consolidated Rates and Fees By-law No. 190
• Approve Point Clark Boat Club dredging of Point Clark Harbour with in-kind truck support only
• Pass zoning amendment By-law Z-2022-107 Morrison and road dedication for Angus Road

Council passed several by-laws regarding rates, fees, and zoning, and approved the Point Clark Boat Club's request to dredge the harbour entrance. The board also authorized payments for municipal accounts and approved a $5,000 pre-budget expenditure for the 2023 Discovery Guide.

• Approved $2,951,076.07 for November 2022 accounts
• Approved $969,526.86 for December 2022 accounts
• Approved $9,400 plus HST agreement with Pretium Consultants
• Approved $5,000 pre-budget for 2023 Discovery Guide printing
• Approved Point Clark Boat Club dredging with in-kind truck support only
• Passed 2023 Consolidated Rates and Fees By-law (No. 190)
• Passed Zoning Amendment By-law Z-2022-107 Morrison (No. 194)
• Decided not to renew membership to Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative

Lucknow and District Fire Board

The Lucknow and District Fire Board will meet electronically to elect a chair for the coming year, review year-to-date financial reports and 2023 budget estimates, and discuss staff reports including a tanker truck collision and a medical response inquiry. The meeting is largely procedural, with no new business or information items noted.

• Election of Chair for 2023, rotating to Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh
• Review of Lucknow District Fire Department YTD Financial Report (LDFB-2022-12-9)
• Review of 2023 Budget Estimates (LDFB-2022-12-10)
• Report on Lucknow Tanker Truck Motor Vehicle Collision (LDFB-2022-12-11)
• Update on Letter of Concern – Medical Response Inquiry (LDFB-2022-12-12)

The Board approved the 2023 budget estimates and recommended their approval by each respective Council. The Board also appointed Bill Vanstone as Chair for 2023 and authorized a Mayor's Commendation Award for citizen bravery.

• Appointed Bill Vanstone as Chair for 2023 (Carried)
• Adopted September 15, 2022 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Approved 2023 budget estimates and recommended Council approval (Carried)
• Authorized issuance of a Mayors Commendation Award for citizen bravery (Carried)
• Received YTD Financial Report LDFB-2022-12-9 for information (Carried)
• Received Periodic Activities Report LDFB-2022-12-8 for information (Carried)
• Received Tanker Truck Motor Vehicle Collision report LDFB2022-12-11 for information (Carried)
• Received Medical Response Inquiry Update report LDFB2022-12-12 for information (Carried)

Council (Planning)

Council will hold a public meeting required under the Planning Act for a rezoning application (Z-2022-107 Morrison) to allow a secondary dwelling on a property, with a proposed holding provision for an archaeological assessment. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes, several by-laws (committee appointments, repealing a CBO appointment, appointing a zoning administrator, and a confirmatory by-law), approval of the 2023 council schedule, and a motion to study hybrid meeting requirements. A closed session is scheduled for a personal matter about an identifiable individual (HR matter).

• Public meeting for rezoning Z-2022-107 Morrison to permit a secondary dwelling, with holding provision for archaeological assessment
• Adoption of minutes from Oct 17, Nov 7, Nov 15, Nov 29, and Dec 5 meetings
• By-law 2022-185: Council and Committee Appointment (2022-2026)
• By-law 2022-186: Repeal CBO Appointment
• Motion to direct staff to report on hybrid meeting requirements

Council approved a planning application to rezone a portion of the Morrison property to allow for a secondary dwelling. Several administrative by-laws were passed, and Council directed staff to research requirements for hybrid meeting participation.

• Approved planning application Z-2022-107 (Morrison) for a secondary dwelling
• Passed By-law No. 185: Council and Committee Appointment (2022-2026)
• Passed By-law No. 186: Repeal CBO Appointment
• Passed By-law No. 187: Appoint Zoning Administrator (2022)
• Approved 2023 Schedule of Regular meetings
• Directed staff to report on financial and technical requirements for hybrid Council meetings
• Passed By-law No. 188: Confirmatory December (1)

Committee of Adjustment

The Huron-Kinloss Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider one minor variance application (A-2022-037) from Courtney. The applicant seeks relief from the zoning by-law's maximum height and side yard setback requirements to build an addition to an existing single detached dwelling. The committee will also adopt minutes from its July 11, 2022 meeting.

• Minor variance A-2022-037 Courtney: request to allow 8.75 m height (by-law max 8 m) and 1.5 m side yard setback (required 3 m) for an addition
• Adoption of minutes from July 11, 2022 Committee of Adjustment meeting

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing staff reports and making recommendations on planning, fees, contracts, and policies. Key items include proposed planning amendments for the Ripley Industrial Park, a $93,500 hazard tree removal contract, and a recommendation to support VIA Rail funding.

• Ripley Industrial Park planning amendments and road purchase/name change
• Pre-budget approval for $93,500 hazard tree removal (Savage Bros. Tree Services Inc.)
• Planning review fees increase effective January 1, 2023
• Purchase of 5 new Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for fire department
• Support for VIA Rail funding resolution

The Committee of the Whole approved several administrative updates, including a new purchasing policy and fee increases for planning reviews and cemetery plaques. They granted pre-budget approval for hazard tree removal and new fire department breathing apparatus. A proposal for a tractor pull and derby in Lucknow was referred to staff.

• Approved $93,500 contract with Savage Bros. Tree Services Inc. for hazard tree removal
• Authorized pre-budget purchase of 5 new sets of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
• Approved updated Purchasing and Procurement Policy
• Approved planning review fee increases effective January 1, 2023
• Approved increase for cemetery columbarium inscription rates
• Approved appointment of Mel Moulton as Community Emergency Management Coordinator
• Recommended east side of Lucknow and District Sports Complex for future EV charger
• Defeated resolution to support City of Stratford's request for VIA Rail funding

Special Meeting of Council

This special meeting is solely for providing council orientation training to members of Council. No decisions or public business are on the agenda; it is a procedural training session.

• Council orientation training session
• Review of Council, Councillor and Staff Roles

Council members received training on the roles of Council and staff, department overviews, strategic plans, and municipal budgeting. Training on the Code of Conduct and meeting procedure by-laws was deferred to a later date.

• Deferred training on Chief Administrative Department overview, Code of Conduct, and meeting procedure By-law

Huron-Kinloss Police Services Board

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. The meeting is scheduled for November 28, 2022, but no specific topics, reports, or actions are listed.

Council Meeting

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Inauguration of Council

This is the inaugural meeting of the 2022-2026 Township of Huron-Kinloss Council. The council will take their declarations of office, deliver inaugural addresses, and pass two by-laws: one appointing Jennifer White as Clerk, and a confirmatory by-law for the meeting.

• Declaration of Office for Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Councillors
• By-law 2022-183: Appoint Jennifer White as Clerk
• By-law 2022-184: Confirmatory By-law for Inaugural Meeting

The Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Councillors took the Declaration of Office to organize the Council. Council passed two by-laws regarding the appointment of the Clerk and the inaugural meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.

• Passed By-law No. 2022-183 to appoint Jennifer White as Clerk (Carried)
• Passed By-law No. 2022-184 as the Inaugural Meeting 2022 Confirmatory By-law (Carried)

Council Meeting

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Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive staff reports and discuss a range of operational matters, including the 2023 OPP policing estimate, the provincial More Homes Built Faster Act (Bill 23), and updates on municipal drains, parks, and community services. The agenda is largely informational, with no specific votes or decisions listed.

• 2023 Policing Estimate (TR-2022-11-72) with OPP 2023 Huron-Kinloss attachment
• Legislative Update on More Homes Built Faster Act (Bill 23) (BLDG-2022-11-22)
• Bruce Beach Municipal Drain Phase I, Phase II, and Extension Branch 'A' updates (DRAIN-2022-11-21)
• Blairs Grove Green Space Ash Tree Project letter to residents
• 2022-39-2022-Schedule G Recreation Program Fees

The Committee of the Whole approved the execution of the Parks Canada Lighthouse Agreement for the Lighthouse Revitalization Project. Most other agenda items consisted of receiving staff reports for information. A resolution to support the Municipality of East Ferris regarding childcare workforce shortages was defeated.

• Approved Parks Canada Lighthouse Agreement for Lighthouse Revitalization Project (Carried)
• Approved Schedule G of the Rates and Fees by-law (Carried)
• Recommended Hawk’s Nest sponsorship request be considered in 2023 budget (Carried)
• Support for Municipality of East Ferris advocacy on childcare workforce shortage defeated
• Received October 2022 Monthly Building Report (Carried)
• Received Legislative Update on More Homes Built Faster Act (Carried)
• Received October 2022 Monthly By-Law Enforcement Status Report (Carried)
• Received October 2022 Emergency Management and Health and Safety Summary (Carried)

Council Meeting

Council will vote on several by-laws, including a Parks Canada lighthouse facility upgrade agreement, an amendment to consolidated rates and fees, and a by-law giving plow operators specific authority to tow. They will also receive financial reports and minutes from local committees, and hold a closed session to discuss a proposed land deal at Ripley Industrial Park.

• By-law 2022-179: Parks Canada lighthouse facility upgrade agreement
• By-law 2022-180: Amendment to Consolidated Rates and Fees
• By-law 2022-181: Plow Operators Specific Authority to Tow
• Closed session: proposed acquisition/disposition of land (Ripley Industrial Park)
• November 2022 accounts and revenue/expenditure reports to Oct 31

Council authorized over $1.1 million in November payments and ratified $1.56 million in October accounts. Three by-laws were passed regarding a Parks Canada lighthouse agreement, consolidated rates and fees, and plow operator towing authority. The CAO used delegated authority to authorize a land purchase offer for the Ripley Industrial Park.

• Approved November accounts payment of $1,175,068.79
• Ratified October 2022 accounts payment of $1,559,127.90
• Passed By-law No. 2022-179: Parks Canada Lighthouse facility upgrade agreement (2022)
• Passed By-law No. 2022-180: 2022 Consolidated Rates and Fees By-Law Amendment By-Law (3)
• Passed By-law No. 2022-181: Plow Operators Specific Authority to Tow By-law (2022)
• Authorized CAO to make an offer to purchase land at the Ripley Industrial Park
• Approved Council Meeting Minutes of October 17, 2022

Council Meeting

Huron-Kinloss Council is meeting to consider a large slate of by-laws and staff reports. Key items include adopting a new public engagement strategy, approving contracts for the Point Clark Lighthouse Museum revitalization, and several policy updates. Council will also enter closed session to discuss a proposed land acquisition related to the Walpole Trail.

• By-Law 2022-164: Lucknow and District Fire Hall Lease Agreement
• By-Law 2022-168/169: Accept quotes for Point Clark Lighthouse Museum project management and exhibit fabrication
• By-Law 2022-175: Adopt Engagement Strategy for the Township
• By-Law 2022-176/177: Harris Municipal Drain (1951) and Kempton Extension Drain repairs
• Closed session: proposed acquisition/disposition of land – Walpole Trail

Council approved a new Engagement Framework, Toolkit, and Roll-out Plan presented by Redbrick Communications to improve public communication and trust. A request was approved for Huron County EMS to lift COVID-19 protocols so the fire department can respond to medical calls. Council also passed 17 by-laws, including a fire hall lease, winter sand tender, and the Point Clark Lighthouse Museum revitalization project.

• Approved Engagement Framework and Toolkit (carried)
• Requested Huron County EMS lift decreased tiered response for fire medical calls (carried)
• Approved $3.9M in September 2022 accounts (carried)
• Approved $719,610 in October 2022 accounts (carried)
• Approved $25,000 tile drain loan for Martin property at 965 Bruce Road 1 (carried)
• Deferred support for Walkerton and Chesley hospital board governance until new council appointed (carried)
• Passed 17 by-laws including fire hall lease, winter sand tender, and lighthouse museum exhibits (carried)
• Gave staff direction on Walpole Trail encroachment options in closed session (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to review 33 staff reports covering building, by-law, fire, drains, budgets, parks, public works, and economic development. Notable items include a proposed OPP use of the Lucknow Fire Hall, the 2023 Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority budget, a reserve fund policy, and a closed session on labour relations for the Clerk position.

• OPP Fire Hall Use Agreement for Lucknow Fire Hall (FIRE-2022-10-34)
• 2023 Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Budget (TR-2022-10-66)
• Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy (TR-2022-10-67)
• 2022 Winter Sand Tender (PW-2022-10-67)
• Closed session on labour relations for Manager of Legislative Services / Clerk position

The Committee of the Whole directed Deputy Mayor Murray to oppose the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority's proposed 8.9% budget increase, citing new regulations and provincial funding cuts. It also approved a $43,300 winter sand tender with Johnston Brothers for 2022-2023, a $13,423 snow plow purchase, and a $148,570 Point Clark Lighthouse museum exhibit contract. A motion supporting Wasaga Beach's opposition to the Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act was defeated.

• Directed Deputy Mayor Murray to oppose SVCA's 8.9% budget increase (carried)
• Approved $43,300 winter sand tender from Johnston Brothers for 2022-2023 (carried)
• Approved $13,423 snow plow and spreader purchase from Cottrill Heavy Equipment (carried)
• Approved $148,570 Point Clark Lighthouse museum exhibit contract with Performance Solutions (carried)
• Approved $30,500 tourism micro-website hosting agreement with The New Business (carried)
• Defeated motion supporting Wasaga Beach's opposition to Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act (defeated)
• Approved hiring of Jennifer White as Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk (carried)
• Declared 2005 Sterling snow plow truck and 2018 AMI snow pusher as surplus (carried)

Huron-Kinloss Police Services Board

The Huron-Kinloss Police Services Board is meeting electronically to review a golf car pilot project update, hear the South Bruce OPP Detachment Commander's report for May to August 2022, and receive information items including a Crime Stoppers quarterly report and OAPSB correspondence. The board will also adopt minutes from its June 27, 2022 meeting. No new business is listed.

• Golf Car Pilot Project Update September 2022 (HKPSB-2022-09-7)
• South Bruce O.P.P. Detachment Commander Report May-August 2022
• Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce Quarterly Report April-June 2022
• OAPSB Zone 5 correspondence and 2022 Labour Conference invitation
• Adoption of June 27, 2022 meeting minutes

The Huron-Kinloss Police Services Board met on September 26, 2022, and approved the minutes from its June 27, 2022 meeting. The board received for information a staff report on the Golf Car Pilot Project and the South Bruce OPP Detachment Commander's report for May-August 2022. It also received for information several items including a Crime Stoppers quarterly report and OAPSB correspondence. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Approved June 27, 2022 board minutes (carried)
• Received Golf Car Pilot Project update report (carried)
• Received OPP Detachment Commander report May-August 2022 (carried)
• Received information items including Crime Stoppers report and OAPSB correspondence (carried)

Council Meeting

Huron-Kinloss Council is meeting to consider a large slate of by-laws covering zoning amendments, fire services, development agreements, and administrative appointments. They will also review financial reports, a letter of concern about medical response, and a request to waive fees for Huron Shores Hospice. The meeting includes a closed session for confidential matters.

• By-law 2022-158: Zoning amendment Z-2021-050 (Johnston)
• By-law 2022-159: Zoning amendment Z-2022-069 (JNC Holdings)
• By-law 2022-148: Tiered medical response agreement with Huron County
• By-law 2022-157: Pre-servicing agreement with 2427255 Ontario Inc. (Clancy)
• By-law 2022-152: Murdoch Glen well replacement

Council approved a pre-servicing agreement with 2427255 Ontario Inc. for the McTavish Development, with Mayor Twolan declaring a conflict. Council also passed 18 by-laws, including zoning amendments, a tiered medical response agreement, and contracts for municipal modernization. Payments for August and September accounts were ratified, totaling over $3.3 million.

• Approved McTavish Development pre-servicing agreement with 2427255 Ontario Inc. (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2022-157 for 2427255 Ontario Inc. pre-servicing agreement (carried)
• Passed zoning amendment By-Law 2022-158 (Johnston) (carried)
• Passed zoning amendment By-Law 2022-159 (JNC Holdings) (carried)
• Approved Municipal Modernization Program agreements with GHD Digital, Universus, Noratek (carried)
• Passed Tiered Response for Medical Emergencies Agreement By-Law with Huron County (carried)
• Ratified August 2022 accounts of $1,179,084.05 (carried)
• Authorized September 2022 accounts of $2,155,303.00 (carried)

Lucknow and District Fire Board

The Lucknow and District Fire Board is meeting to adopt prior minutes, review year-to-date financial reports, and hear staff reports. A key item is a letter of concern regarding medical response, along with related policy and data attachments. The board will also set its next meeting date.

• Adoption of May 19, 2022 meeting minutes
• Financial report year-to-date to Aug 31, 2022
• Periodic activities report for May–Aug 2022
• Letter of concern on medical response with tiered medical first response criteria policy
• Next meeting scheduled for Dec 15, 2022

The Lucknow and District Fire Board met on September 15, 2022, and received several reports for information, including a financial report and a report on a letter of concern regarding medical response. The board also discussed services provided by the fire department following the AMO conference. No substantive decisions were made beyond receiving reports and adjourning.

• Received financial report (LDFB-2022-09-5) for information
• Received periodic activities report (LDFB-2022-09-6) for information
• Received letter of concern on medical response (LDFB-2022-09-7) for information
• Adjourned at 7:39 p.m.

Council (Planning)

Huron-Kinloss Council is holding a planning meeting with two public hearings under the Planning Act, a staff report on wind turbine setbacks, and a delegation about a new Bell Mobility telecommunications installation. The council will also adopt previous minutes and a confirmatory by-law.

• Z-2021-050: lot line adjustment at 206 Bruce Rd 86 and 7 Whitechurch St, Kinloss, rezoning severed parcel to Institutional
• Z-2022-069: severance of residential lot at 529 Stauffer St, Lucknow, rezoning from R1 to R2
• Staff report on Multi-Municipal Wind Turbine Working Group recommended setbacks
• Delegation from Canacre Ltd. on behalf of Bell Mobility re: new telecom installation at Point Clark Community Centre, 344 Lake Range Dr
• Confirmatory By-Law No. 2022-145

Council approved two planning applications: a lot line adjustment at 206 Bruce Road 86 and 7 Whitechurch Street, and a rezoning and severance at 529 Stauffer Street. They also received a report on wind turbine setbacks for future consideration. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved lot line adjustment for 206 Bruce Road 86 and 7 Whitechurch Street (Carried)
• Approved rezoning to Institutional for severed parcel at 206 Bruce Road 86 (Carried)
• Approved rezoning to Residential Two 'R2' and severance for 529 Stauffer Street (Carried)
• Received wind turbine setback report for information (Carried)
• Adopted August 8, 2022 Council minutes and September 7, 2022 Committee of the Whole minutes (Carried)
• Passed Confirmatory By-Law 2022-145 (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a wide range of staff reports and updates, including the 2021 audited financial statements, a draft trailer by-law consultation report, and an update on the NWMO site selection process. The committee will also consider several operational items such as winter maintenance requests for quotes, a natural gas easement for the Ripley-Huron Community Centre, and a noise exemption request. This is a working session with no final decisions; items will be forwarded to a future council meeting for action.

• 2021 Audited Financial Statements (TR-2022-09-59)
• Draft Trailer By-law Consultation Report (BLE-2022-09-17)
• NWMO Site Selection Update September 2022 (CAO-2022-10-25)
• Easement for Natural Gas – Ripley-Huron Community Centre (CS-2022-09-52)
• Noise Exemption Requests – 337 Lake Range Drive / Ripley Fall Fair (CLK-2022-09-82)

The Committee of the Whole approved the 2021 audited financial statements and appointed Seebach & Company as municipal auditors for 2022-2024. It also approved a policy for public access over municipal one-foot reserves, a tile drain loan of up to $45,000, winter maintenance contracts, and several other operational items. Three resolutions supporting other municipalities' requests were defeated.

• Approved 2021 audited financial statements (carried)
• Appointed Seebach & Company as municipal auditors for 2022-2024 (carried)
• Approved policy for public access over municipal one-foot reserves (carried)
• Approved tile drain loan up to $45,000 for Tim Van Sickle (carried)
• Accepted winter maintenance quotes: Lloyd Collins Construction $140/hr and DRR Excavating $120/hr (carried)
• Approved $17,309 for Murdoch Glen Well pump replacement (carried)
• Approved noise exemptions for wedding and fireworks (carried)
• Defeated resolutions supporting Owen Sound recall request, Alymer health funding, and Brantford money laundering request

Council Meeting

Council will hold public meetings on closing parts of Kitchener, Waterloo, and Stratford Streets and declaring Ripley Industrial Park lands surplus for sale. They will also consider several by-laws, including water storage in Lucknow and human resources policy changes, plus financial reports and a closed session for negotiations.

• Public meeting to stop up and close parts of Kitchener, Waterloo, and Stratford Streets
• Declare Ripley Industrial Park lands surplus and intend to sell Block 4
• By-law 2022-135 for Water Storage Lucknow
• By-laws 2022-136 and 2022-137 to repeal and consolidate Human Resources policies
• By-laws 2022-138 and 2022-139 to declare surplus and sell Ripley Industrial lands

Council held a public meeting and passed by-laws to close parts of a plan and establish a one-foot reserve along Kitchener, Waterloo, and Stratford Streets, following a complaint about a resident's use of a back gate. It also declared Ripley Industrial Park lands surplus and authorized the sale of Block 4. Several other by-laws were passed, including water storage, human resources policies, and remuneration for non-union employees and council. Accounts payable for July and August were ratified and authorized.

• Closed Parts 1, 2, 3 on Plan 3R-3717 (Stop Up and Close) (carried)
• Declared Ripley Industrial Park lands surplus and authorized sale of Block 4 (carried)
• Ratified July 2022 accounts of $1,569,842.06 (carried)
• Authorized August 2022 accounts of $313,282.10 (carried)
• Approved Special Events Permit for Music in the Fields (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2022-140 establishing one-foot reserve on Kitchener, Waterloo, Stratford Streets (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2022-138 declaring Ripley Industrial Park lands surplus (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2022-139 for sale of Block 4 Ripley Industrial Park (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a wide range of staff reports and updates, including a proposal to declare a block of land in the Ripley Industrial Park surplus and sell it. The agenda also includes routine monthly reports on building, by-law enforcement, water, wastewater, and community services, as well as updates on municipal drains and the Point Clark Lighthouse Museum.

• Declare surplus and intent to sell block in Ripley Industrial Park (CLK-2022-08-75)
• Lucknow Elevated Tank tender review (PW-2022-08-58)
• Letter regarding short-term rentals, including an Airbnb letter to council (BLDG-2022-08-17)
• Bruce Beach Municipal Drain Phase I and II updates (DRAIN-2022-08-14)
• Resolutions for consideration, including physician shortage and wildlife fee (CLK-2022-08-74)

The Committee of the Whole approved the $5,256,100 tender from Landmark Structures Co. for a new elevated water storage tank in Lucknow, and authorized a by-law to formalize it. They also approved several other actions, including a temporary road closure for Music in the Fields, a change in scope for the Ripley Huron Community Centre renovation, and a review of options to deter overnight camping on municipal property. A motion to support South Bruce Peninsula on physician shortage was defeated, and a motion to support Owen Sound's recall request was deferred.

• Approved $5,256,100 tender for Lucknow elevated water tank (carried)
• Approved temporary road closure of Walter St. and Washington St. Aug 24-28, 2022 (carried)
• Approved change in scope for Ripley Huron Community Centre renovation (carried)
• Directed staff to review options to deter overnight camping on municipal property (carried)
• Approved $3,000 + HST quote for tourism kiosk redesign (carried)
• Approved declaring Ripley Industrial Park Block 4 surplus and intent to sell (carried)
• Defeated motion to support South Bruce Peninsula on physician shortage
• Deferred motion to support Owen Sound's recall request

Council Meeting

Huron-Kinloss Council is holding its regular meeting with a heavy agenda of 19 by-laws for adoption, covering topics from repealing a vaccination policy to accepting tenders for watermain and storm sewer work. Council will also hear delegations on the draft Trailer By-Law, immigration services, and the septic re-inspection program, and will move into closed session for personnel, legal, and land matters.

• By-Law 2022-116 repeals the Vaccination Policy By-Law
• By-Law 2022-122 accepts Omega Contractors Inc. tender for Ripley Southwest Storm Sewer replacement
• By-Law 2022-131 is a zoning amendment for Z-2022-068 Griffin
• By-Law 2022-132 and 2022-133 approve agreements with B.M. Ross for septic re-inspection and Part 8 services
• London Road watermain easement and tender reports (PW-2022-07-54, PW-2022-07-55)

Council approved a contract with B.M. Ross for the septic re-inspection program and Part 8 services, along with 18 by-laws covering items like the repeal of the vaccination policy, fire services strategic plan, and various easements and appointments. They also ratified June accounts of $3,848,269.30 and authorized July accounts of $609,077.17. Council declined tenders for the London Road watermain replacement and directed staff to research short-term rentals.

• Approved septic re-inspection program agreement with B.M. Ross (carried)
• Ratified June 2022 accounts of $3,848,269.30 (carried)
• Authorized July 2022 accounts of $609,077.17 (carried)
• Declined tenders for London Road watermain replacement (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2022-116 repealing vaccination policy (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2022-131 zoning amendment for Griffin (carried)
• Directed staff to research short-term rentals (carried)
• Accepted resignation of Communications Coordinator Nicole Griffin (carried)

Council (Planning)

Council is holding a public meeting under the Planning Act for a zoning by-law amendment at 1183 Sideroad 25. The amendment would add private events, including catered events, as a permitted use on the property. Council will also adopt minutes from June 20 and July 4 meetings and pass a confirmatory by-law. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other substantive decisions listed.

• Zoning by-law amendment Z-2022-068 Griffin for 1183 Sideroad 25 to allow private catered events
• Adoption of June 20, 2022 Council minutes and July 4, 2022 Committee of the Whole minutes
• By-Law No. 2022-115, July 2022 Confirmatory By-Law
• Information item: AMO Conference delegation request to Ministry of Transportation closed

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for Karen Griffin's property at 1183 Sideroad 25, changing it from General Agriculture (AG1) to General Agriculture – Special Provisions (AG1-25.165) to permit private events including catered events. The decision was made after a public meeting where no objections were received and the planner confirmed no negative effects on neighbouring agricultural properties. Council also adopted previous meeting minutes and passed the July 2022 Confirmatory By-Law.

• Approved rezoning of 1183 Sideroad 25 to AG1-25.165 for private events (carried)
• Adopted June 20, 2022 Council Minutes and July 4, 2022 Committee of the Whole Minutes (carried)
• Passed By-Law No. 2022-115, the July 2022 Confirmatory By-Law (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Huron-Kinloss Committee of Adjustment will hold public meetings on two minor variance applications under the Planning Act. Both requests seek to reduce required setbacks to allow detached garage construction. The committee will also adopt minutes from its March 14, 2022 meeting.

• Minor variance A-2021-61 (Cousins) at 916 Victoria Rd: reduce interior side and rear yard setbacks for accessory buildings from 3.0 m to 1.5 m to build a detached garage
• Minor variance A-2022-025 (McNaughton) at 822 Annie's Cr: reduce front yard setback from 7.5 m to 3.5 m to build a 10.9 m x 8.5 m detached garage
• Public meetings required under the Planning Act for both applications
• Adoption of post-meeting minutes from March 14, 2022

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole approved multiple contracts and actions, including a $779,064.21 tender for the Ripley Southwest Storm Sewer replacement, a $141,558.00 quotation for Lakeshore Standpipe restoration, and a $119,025.00 proposal for a Public Works review. They also directed further public consultation on a draft trailer by-law, repealed the vaccination policy, and approved a $43,940 Fire Service Strategic Plan. Several routine reports were received for information, and two resolutions supporting Fort Erie's requests were defeated.

• Approved $779,064.21 tender for Ripley Southwest Storm Sewer replacement
• Approved $141,558.00 quotation for Lakeshore Standpipe restoration
• Approved $119,025.00 proposal from Colliers for Public Works review
• Approved $43,940 Fire Service Strategic Plan with Emergency Management Group
• Directed further public consultation on Draft Trailer By-law
• Repealed Vaccination Policy, authorizing by-law
• Approved $36,780 well inspections with W.D. Hopper & Sons
• Defeated resolutions supporting Fort Erie on bidding and vacant foreign-owned property tax

Huron-Kinloss Police Services Board

The Huron-Kinloss Police Services Board is meeting electronically to receive staff reports and updates, including on the golf car pilot project, emergency management, and the community safety and well-being plan. The board will also hear the South Bruce OPP Detachment Commander's report for March-April 2022 and receive information items, including the 2023 municipal policing billing property count. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it is primarily an information and discussion meeting.

• Golf Car Pilot Project Update May 2022 (HKPSB-2022-05-4)
• Emergency Management Update (HKPSB-2022-05-5)
• Community Well-Being Plan Updates May 2022 (HKPSB-2022-05-6)
• South Bruce O.P.P. Detachment Commander Report March-April 2022
• OPP 2023 Municipal Policing Billing Statement Property Count

The Huron-Kinloss Police Services Board met electronically on June 27, 2022, and approved the minutes from its March 28, 2022 meeting. The board received several staff reports for information, including updates on a golf car pilot project, emergency management, and the community well-being plan. It also received the South Bruce OPP Detachment Commander's report for March-April 2022 and various information items. No substantive policy decisions were made; all actions were procedural or informational.

• Approved March 28, 2022 board minutes (carried)
• Received golf car pilot project update report (carried)
• Received emergency management update report (carried)
• Received community well-being plan update report (carried)
• Received South Bruce OPP Detachment Commander report (carried)
• Received information items including OAPSB, OPP billing, and Crime Stoppers report (carried)

Council Meeting

Huron-Kinloss Council is meeting electronically to consider a large slate of by-laws, including several zoning amendments, road reconstruction on Victoria and Wheeler Streets in Lucknow, and multiple service agreements. Council will also review financial reports, staff updates, and a request to waive a rental fee for a harvest dinner. The meeting includes a closed session for confidential discussions on the Tourism Action Plan and personnel matters.

• By-Law 2022-99: Reconstruction of Victoria Street and Wheeler Street in Lucknow
• By-Law 2022-107: Zoning amendment for Clancy (Z-2022-055)
• By-Law 2022-108: Zoning amendment for Hoover (Z-2022-045)
• By-Law 2022-109: Zoning amendment for Martin (Z-2022-037)
• By-Law 2022-110: Zoning amendment for MacMasters (Z-2022-044)

Council approved the Tourism Strategy and Action Plan, including a $16,000 contract with BC Hughes for a gravel cycling route, and passed by-laws for road reconstruction (Victoria and Wheeler Streets), service agreements, zoning amendments, and appointments. It also ratified May accounts of $1,389,616.72 and authorized June accounts of $688,712.63. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved Tourism Action Plan with $16,000 BC Hughes contract (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2022-99 for Victoria and Wheeler Street reconstruction (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2022-100 for Veolia Services Agreement (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2022-101 for Maitland Valley Service Agreement (carried)
• Passed zoning amendments for Clancy, Hoover, Martin, Mac Masters (carried)
• Ratified May accounts of $1,389,616.72 (carried)
• Authorized June accounts of $688,712.63 (carried)
• Appointed Lindsay Small as Project Coordinator and Tamara Hoggarth as Landfill Attendant (carried)

Council (Planning)

The Huron-Kinloss Council is meeting electronically to hold public meetings under the Planning Act for four zoning by-law amendments, covering a parochial school, a lot severance, a farm severance, and new permitted uses in a lifestyle community. Council will also hear a staff report on a site plan approval, receive a delegation on a Parks and Recreation Master Plan, and consider a confirmatory by-law.

• Z-2022-037: Rezone 60m x 73m at 251 Hayes Lake Ave for a parochial school, with archaeological assessment hold
• Z-2022-044: Sever a 782.62 sq.m. lot at 136-137 Boiler Beach Rd, rezone to R1-25.164 and RCC-25.163
• Z-2022-045: Sever 21 hectares from a 61-hectare farm at 25 Huron-Kincardine East
• Z-2022-055: Add semi-detached, townhouse, and life lease uses at 41 McTavish Cr, Ripley
• Delegation: PRC Solutions to present on Parks and Recreation Master Plan

Council approved four planning applications: a rezoning for a parochial school at 251 Hayes Lake Ave, a lot severance at 136/137 Boiler Beach Rd, a farm severance for David Hoover, and a zoning amendment for life lease uses at 41 McTavish Cr. All motions carried unanimously. Council also adopted previous minutes and passed the confirmatory by-law.

• Approved rezoning for parochial school at 251 Hayes Lake Ave with archaeological assessment hold (carried)
• Approved lot severance for MacMasters at 136/137 Boiler Beach Rd (carried)
• Approved farm severance for David Hoover at 25 Huron-Kincardine East (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment for life lease uses at 41 McTavish Cr (carried)
• Adopted May 16, 2022 Council and June 6, 2022 Committee of the Whole minutes (carried)
• Passed By-Law No. 2022-96 confirmatory by-law (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole approved several major contracts, including a $902,807.73 tender for Victoria St. and Wheeler St. reconstruction and a two-year $723,664 water/wastewater operations contract with Veolia. They also approved a $23,712 playground equipment purchase, appointed summer sports committee members, and granted noise exemptions for community events. Several resolutions supporting other municipalities' requests were carried, while others were defeated.

• Approved Victoria St. and Wheeler St. reconstruction tender to Omega Contractors Inc. for $902,807.73 plus HST
• Approved two-year Veolia Canada Inc. contract for water/wastewater operations at $723,664 for first year
• Approved Play Power supply, installation, and safety surfacing for $23,712 plus HST with purchasing policy exemption
• Appointed Kyle Little, Matt Murphy, and Leeah Caslick to Summer Sports Committee
• Granted noise exemptions for Huron Shores Lions Club fireworks and private wedding reception
• Approved MOU with Maitland Valley Conservation Authority
• Delegated site plan approval authority to CAO under Bill 109
• Supported resolutions on Mohawk Institute documents, rural education funding, and Bill 109 objections; defeated Ukraine and free transit resolutions

Lucknow and District Fire Board

The Lucknow and District Fire Board adopted the January 20, 2022 minutes and received three staff reports (activities, firefighter certification, and financial) for information. The chief noted a fire safety inspection issue in Ashfield Colborne Wawanosh with enforcement actions forthcoming, and a NWMO grant for a growth study will include both fire departments. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Adopted January 20, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Received activities report Jan-Apr 2022 (carried)
• Received firefighter certification report (carried)
• Received YTD financial report (carried)

Council Meeting

The Huron-Kinloss Council meeting on May 16, 2022, includes a large number of by-laws for adoption, covering zoning amendments, municipal drains, contracts for the Ripley-Huron Community Centre (RHCC), a tandem plow truck purchase, and the 2022-2023 municipal insurance program. Council will also receive staff reports on drainage petitions, investments, and a settlement, plus information items on an Integrity Commissioner's report and an Ombudsman investigation.

• By-Law 2022-80: Purchase of one tandem plow truck from Vikings-Cives Ltd.
• By-Law 2022-90: Accept tender for design and build of front entrance and dressing rooms at RHCC
• By-Law 2022-91: Accept flooring quotation for RHCC
• By-Law 2022-92: Accept roof quotation for RHCC
• By-Law 2022-93: 2022-2023 Municipal Insurance Program

Council approved multiple contracts for the Ripley-Huron Community Centre revitalization project, including a design-build for the front entrance and dressing rooms, flooring, and roofing. They also approved the 2022-2023 municipal insurance program, a Parks and Recreation Master Plan, and several drainage petitions. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved Domm Construction design-build for RHCC front entrance/dressing rooms ($477,000 + HST)
• Approved Bluewater Contract flooring supply/installation ($40,000 + HST)
• Approved Morgan's Roofing roof supply/installation ($100,461.87 + HST)
• Approved Intact Public Entities insurance ($298,591 + taxes) and CFC cyber insurance ($9,250 + taxes)
• Approved prc Solutions Parks and Recreation Master Plan (not exceeding $58,893.75 + HST)
• Approved petitions for Gaunt-Laidlaw, Vandiepenbeek Branch 'B', and Ripley Storm Drain improvements
• Granted Fry Booth refreshment vehicle exemption at Fisherman's Cove Tent and Trailer park
• Approved 22 by-laws including zoning amendments, bridge inspection report, and tandem plow truck purchase

Council (Planning)

Council is holding three public meetings required under the Planning Act for zoning by-law amendments. The applications seek to facilitate a surplus farm dwelling severance, create four residential lots, and change zoning to allow agricultural development. Council will also hear a presentation on the Township's engagement strategy and consider a confirmatory by-law.

• Z-2021-090 Voscamp: surplus farm dwelling severance of ~0.88 ha from ~53.96 ha parcel at 1165 Sideroad 30
• Z-2022-28 Rick Smith Farms: sever 4 vacant residential lots (3 at 4050 sq m, 1 at 4800 sq m) from 18.15 ha parcel at 426 Hayes Lake Ave
• Z-2022-16 Wayne Hopper: rezone 12.5 ha from Extractive Resource to AG4 at 1176 South Kinloss Ave
• Delegation: Redbrick Communications presentation on Engagement Strategy for the Township
• By-Law 2022-73: May 2022 Confirmatory By-Law

Council approved three planning applications: a surplus farm dwelling severance for Ben Voskamp, four residential lots for Rick Smith Farms, and a rezoning for Wayne Hooper to allow agricultural use and a dwelling. All were carried unanimously. A delegation on engagement strategy was also heard.

• Approved Voskamp rezoning for surplus farm dwelling severance (carried)
• Approved Rick Smith Farms rezoning for four residential lots (carried)
• Approved Hooper rezoning from Extractive Resource to Agricultural Rural (carried)
• Adopted minutes from April 20, April 25, and May 2 meetings (carried)
• Passed Confirmatory By-Law 2022-73 (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive and discuss 31 staff reports covering building, by-law, fire, treasury, public works, and community services. Key items include a tender for H66 rehabilitation, a Bruce Beach municipal drain update, a proposed refreshment vehicle by-law amendment, and a closed session for personal matters about identifiable individuals.

• H66 Rehabilitation Tender (PW-2022-05-34)
• Bruce Beach Municipal Drain Phase I tribunal hearing and construction update (DRAIN-2022-05-6)
• Refreshment Vehicle By-Law proposed amendment (CLK-2022-05-40)
• Tandem Truck RFQ 2022 (PW-2022-05-33)
• Landfill Fence RFQ 2022 (PW-2022-05-35)

The Committee of the Whole approved several capital purchases and contracts, including a tandem plow truck, bridge rehabilitation, landfill fencing, and seasonal washroom services. They also supported resolutions on housing affordability and natural heritage, while defeating a gravel moratorium and a Russia sanctions measure. Appointments were made for facility custodian and payroll coordinator.

• Approved $354,250 plus HST for tandem plow truck from Viking-Cives Ltd. (carried)
• Approved $366,161.82 plus HST for H66 rehabilitation from Vandriel Excavating Inc. (carried)
• Approved $167,530.00 plus HST for landfill fence from Royal Fence Limited (carried)
• Approved seasonal washrooms agreement with Bluewater Sanitation Inc. (carried)
• Supported Clarington's request for cease-and-desist on Natural Heritage System updates (carried)
• Defeated support for Cambridge's gravel moratorium request (defeated)
• Supported Grey Highlands and South Bruce Peninsula's request to raise $450,000 housing threshold (carried)
• Appointed Mark Fry as Facility Custodian and Jackie Johnson as Payroll and Asset Coordinator (carried)

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special meeting of Huron-Kinloss Township Council called specifically to receive a presentation from David Haberman, a hydrogen subject matter expert, on Hydrogen Energy and Sustainable Agriculture. Council will also consider a confirmatory by-law (2022-73) to confirm the proceedings of the meeting. No decisions are listed on the agenda beyond these items.

• Delegation: David Haberman, Hydrogen Subject Matter Expert, presenting on Hydrogen Energy and Sustainable Agriculture
• By-Law No. 2022-73, April Confirmatory (2) By-Law

Council Meeting

Huron-Kinloss Council is meeting to hear a delegation from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization about its Property Value Protection Program, and to consider a request from the Bruce County Federation of Agriculture for research funding into a deep geological repository for nuclear waste. The council will vote on 17 by-laws covering items such as a vaccination policy amendment, a development charge interest policy, an algae harvesting agreement, purchases of pickup trucks, asphalt paving, pumphouse upgrades, dust control, a service agreement extension, branding, and multiple municipal drain repairs. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals and confidential information about Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program funding.

• NWMO delegation on Property Value Protection Program
• By-Law 2022-52: Vaccination Policy Amendment
• By-Law 2022-53: Development Charge Interest Policy
• By-Law 2022-55/56: Purchase of pickup trucks from Leslie Motors and Finch
• By-Law 2022-58: Huronville South Pumphouse Upgrades

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Committee will hear an appeal by Murray Kraemer and Melene Popa against a property standards order for 418 Alice Street, Point Clark, regarding recurring ponding of water. The committee will consider evidence from the owner and the by-law enforcement officer, then decide whether to confirm, modify, or rescind the order, or extend the compliance time.

• Appeal of Property Standards Order Ref 160-006-27000-0000 for 418 Alice Street
• Order issued under By-Law Section 3.1(h)(i) and 6.1(g)(h) for recurring ponding of water
• Owner presentation includes drainage proposal for 244 Alice Street
• Committee may confirm, modify, or rescind the order, or extend compliance time
• Decision subject to appeal to Superior Court of Justice within 14 days

The committee heard an appeal from Murray Kraemer regarding a property standards order for 418 Alice Street, Point Clark, related to recurring ponding of water. The committee decided to extend the compliance deadline, requiring leveling by May 24, 2022, submission of a grading plan by July 1, 2022, and implementation by November 1, 2022. The order was not withdrawn.

• Adopted October 6, 2022 meeting minutes (2022-1)
• Extended compliance for 418 Alice St: leveling by May 24, 2022, grading plan by July 1, 2022, implementation by Nov 1, 2022 (2022-2)
• Adjourned at 3:40 p.m. (2022-3)

Committee of the Whole

The Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole is meeting electronically to receive delegations on the South Bruce OPP 2021 year-end report and the 2021 Township bridge needs assessment. The agenda includes numerous staff reports on building, by-law enforcement, fire services, public works, and other township operations, plus several requests for fee waivers and contract approvals. The committee will also consider a closed session for confidential matters.

• South Bruce OPP 2021 Year End Report presentation by Detachment Commander Krista Miller
• 2021 Township of Huron-Kinloss Bridge Needs Assessment presentation by BMRoss and Associates
• Ripley Reunion request to waive rental fee (CS-2022-04-29)
• Snobelen Ag Services Lakeshore Agreement (CS-2022-04-30)
• Pickup Truck Tender 2022 (PW-2022-04-26) and Asphalt Paving RFQ 2022 (PW-2022-04-27)

The Committee of the Whole approved several infrastructure contracts, including a $756,018.40 asphalt paving quotation from Lavis Contracting, a $301,992.87 pumphouse upgrade, and pickup truck purchases totaling $143,696 plus HST. They also approved a $5,000 annual community engagement website agreement, a $15,000 branding proposal, and a noise exemption for a private event. Several resolutions supporting external motions were carried or defeated, and the committee decided to return to in-person meetings starting May 2, 2022.

• Approved $756,018.40 asphalt paving quotation from Lavis Contracting (carried)
• Approved $301,992.87 Huronville South Pumphouse upgrades (carried)
• Approved pickup truck tenders totaling $143,696 plus HST (carried)
• Approved $5,000+ HST annual agreement with Bang the Table for community engagement website (carried)
• Approved $15,000+ HST branding proposal from Interkom for Secrets of the Back 40 (carried)
• Approved noise exemption for 5 Queen Street, Ripley on July 30-31, 2022 (carried)
• Defeated resolution supporting City of Waterloo's energy performance tiers request (defeated)
• Defeated resolution supporting Canadian Union of Postal Workers' Delivering Community Power Program (defeated)

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several financial and administrative matters, including the 2022 budget and tax rate. The agenda includes discussions on a vaccination policy, a traffic study for Boiler Beach Road, and multiple land and pipeline easement agreements.

• 2022 Budget By-Law (No. 2022-31)
• 2022 Tax Rate By-Law (No. 2022-32)
• 2022 Water and Wastewater Fees By-Law (No. 2022-33)
• Boiler Beach Road Traffic Study RFP
• Pipeline Easement Agreements for Willoughby, Wheeler, and Jessie

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance for Karl and Christine Heinisch to build a single detached dwelling at 875 Bruce Road 7, allowing reduced setbacks from the interior side yard (1.5 m instead of 5 m) and from the County Road (25.24 m instead of 33 m). The motion carried unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 7:06 p.m.

• Approved minor variance A-2021-051 for Heinisch property at 875 Bruce Road 7 (carried)
• Adopted September 13, 2021 Committee of Adjustment minutes (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:06 p.m. (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a wide range of staff reports, including the 2022 draft budget revisions, the Bruce Beach Municipal Drain Phase 1 tribunal hearing and construction update, and a proposed permanent liquor licence sales policy. Delegations will present on the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority, Bruce County Library, EPCOR's Go EV funding program, and a property owner's flooding concerns on Victoria Road in Point Clark. The agenda also includes routine monthly reports and correspondence on topics such as vaccine policy and a proposed gravel pit.

• 2022 Draft Budget Revisions (TR-2022-03-24)
• Bruce Beach Municipal Drain Phase 1 tribunal hearing and construction update (DRAIN-2022-03-4)
• Permanent Liquor Licence Sales Policy (CS-2022-02-10)
• EPCOR Go EV Funding Program presentation
• Victoria Road flooding presentation by property owner Deborah Pfeiffer

Council Meeting - Budget

This is a budget-focused council meeting where the Township of Huron-Kinloss reviews the 2022 draft budget, including department-by-department presentations and financial reports. Council will also consider a motion to adopt the draft budget, and will enter closed session to discuss personnel and a potential land acquisition for the Industrial Park.

• 2022 Draft Budget Presentation (TR-2022-02-17)
• 2021 Year End financial report (TR-2022-02-7)
• 2022 Fees and Charges report (TR-2022-02-8)
• Victoria Rd and Birch Cres Drainage project (PW-2022-02-19)
• Closed session for personnel and Industrial Park land acquisition

Council reviewed the 2022 draft budget and directed staff to bring it forward with a maximum 2.96% increase to the municipal tax rate. They approved the 2021 year-end financial reports, changes to water and wastewater fees, and various departmental business plans in principle. Council also approved a $500,000 Ontario Trillium Foundation grant for the Ripley-Huron Community Centre, a $100,000 commitment to the Kincardine hospital capital campaign (50% reserves, 50% tax base), and the creation of two new full-time staff positions.

• Approved 2021 year-end revenue and expenditure reports to December 31, 2021.
• Approved changes to water and wastewater fees and authorized a by-law to come forward.
• Approved 2022 business plans in principle for Building and Planning, By-Law Enforcement, Fire Stations, Transportation, Equipment, Waste Management, Water and Wastewater, Parks and Facilities, Lakeshore Environmental, Community Centres, Cemetery, Police Services, General Administration, Economic Development, Point Clark Lighthouse, and The HUB.
• Approved entering into an agreement with the Province of Ontario to accept $500,000 in Ontario Trillium Foundation funding for the Ripley-Huron Community Centre project, with pre-budget approval and a purchasing policy exemption for engineering services.
• Directed staff to review options for a $100,000 commitment to the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation capital campaign, with 50% from reserves and 50% from the tax base, without raising the tax rate over 3%.
• Approved moving forward with a fundraising campaign for the Point Clark Revitalization Project.
• Approved the creation of two new full-time staff positions: Human Resource Specialist and Facility Custodian.
• Directed staff to bring forward the 2022 budget with a maximum 2.96% increase to the municipal tax rate.

Council (Planning)

Council approved two planning applications under the Planning Act: one adding a holding provision for an archaeological assessment on a farm lot severance, and another rezoning a residential property to allow lot severance and accessory buildings. Both were carried unanimously. Council also approved a site plan agreement and a staff report on agricultural amendments.

• Approved Z-2021-099 adding holding provision for archaeological assessment on Concession 10 Lot 13 (carried)
• Approved Z-2021-100 rezoning 172 Seneca Street to R1-25.154 and R1-25.156 for lot severance (carried)
• Approved site plan agreement with Henry Weber for 382 Whitechurch Street (carried)
• Approved staff report on proposed agriculture amendments for Bruce County Official Plan (carried)
• Passed Confirmatory By-Law 2022-13 (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole approved a contract with RSM Building Consultants for plans examination services, the Corporate Digital Modernization Strategy Project Final Report, and the Huron-Kinloss Tourism Action Plan. They also approved a new trailer parking by-law, a vaccination policy, and a $11,124.22 elevator quote. A motion to support dissolving the Ontario Land Tribunal was defeated.

• Approved contract with RSM Building Consultants for plans examination services
• Approved Digital Modernization Strategy Project Final Report
• Approved Tourism Action Plan
• Directed staff to draft a by-law regulating trailer parking/storage in residential areas
• Approved Vaccination Policy
• Approved $11,124.22 elevator quote from Savaria Elevator
• Defeated motion to support dissolving the Ontario Land Tribunal
• Appointed Jim LeFeuvre as Landfill Worker

Lucknow and District Fire Board

The Lucknow and District Fire Board is meeting electronically to appoint a chairperson for 2022, as required by the Joint Service Agreement, and to adopt minutes from the December 14, 2021 meeting. The board will also review the Lucknow & District Fire Department Annual Report 2021 and the LDFD Year End Report 2021. New business may be introduced by members or staff.

• Appointment of 2022 Chairperson (rotating to Huron-Kinloss)
• Adoption of December 14, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of Lucknow Fire Department Annual Report 2021 (LDFB-2022-01-1)
• Review of LDFD Year End Report 2021
• 2022 meeting schedule: May 19, Sept 15, Dec 15

The Lucknow and District Fire Board appointed Jim Hanna as Chairperson for 2022, adopted the December 14, 2021 minutes, and received the 2021 annual report from Fire Chief Chris Cleave. The board also discussed a $9,000 repair to the tanker's rear brakes and agreed to explore a tour of the training facility.

• Appointed Jim Hanna as 2022 Chairperson (carried)
• Adopted December 14, 2021 meeting minutes (carried)
• Received 2021 annual report for information (carried)
• Adjourned at 7:24 p.m. (carried)

Council Meeting

Council approved all agenda items unanimously, including ratifying December 2021 accounts of $3,903,732.71 and authorizing January 2022 accounts of $597,570.34. Twelve by-laws were passed, covering the Sutton Municipal Drain, borrowing, interim taxation, a flooring quote, a Point Clark Lighthouse design proposal, fees amendment, delegation of authority, North Huron Water Agreement, appointment of an alternate CEMC, an encroachment agreement, and the confirmatory by-law. No items were denied or tabled.

• Adopted December 20, 2021 council minutes (carried)
• Ratified December 2021 accounts of $3,903,732.71 (carried)
• Authorized January 2022 accounts of $597,570.34 (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2021-157 Sutton Municipal Drain (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2022-01 Borrowing By-Law (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2022-02 Interim Taxation By-Law (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2022-03 Accept quote for lower level carpet (carried)
• Passed By-Law 2022-04 Accept design proposal for Point Clark Lighthouse (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole approved extending the water agreement with the Township of North Huron for an additional 20 years, and approved several other items including building fee amendments, a $15,494 basement renovation quote, and a $48,500 contract for the Point Clark Lighthouse revitalization. It also approved delegating authority to the CAO during the restricted acts period of the 2022 municipal election. Several motions to support external resolutions were defeated, including those on daylight saving time, child care, Quebec's Bill 21, and Truth and Reconciliation.

• Approved 20-year extension of North Huron water agreement
• Approved building permit fee amendments
• Approved $15,494 quote for municipal office basement renovation
• Approved $48,500 + HST contract for Point Clark Lighthouse research and design
• Approved delegation of authority to CAO during 2022 election restricted acts period
• Approved appointment of Mel Moulton as Alternate CEMC
• Defeated motion to support daylight saving time as standard time
• Defeated motion to support Quebec Bill 21 opposition

Court of Revision

The Huron-Kinloss Court of Revision is meeting to hear appeals regarding the Schedule of Assessment for drainage works. No written appeals were received before the deadline, though the Court may allow late appeals at its discretion. The agenda includes adopting previous minutes and reviewing the Clark Creek Municipal Drain engineering report.

• No written appeals of assessment received
• Adoption of December 13, 2021 Court of Revision minutes
• Clark Creek Municipal Drain 2021 report by K. Smart and Associates
• Court may hear late appeals by resolution
• Total assessment must remain balanced if changes are made