Huron-Kinloss public meetings in 2023
15 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council (Planning)
Council approved planning application Z-2023-064 Brubacher to permit a parochial school serving the horse-drawn carriage community. The decision includes rezoning a 0.5-hectare area to Agriculture General Special (AG1-25.3) and other lands to General Agriculture (AG1).
- Approved planning application Z-2023-064 Brubacher (Carried)
- Passed Confirmatory September 2023 By-law as By-law No.2023-97 (Carried)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole directed staff to obtain a legal opinion regarding the use of Part 3 of the zoning by-law to address commercial business infractions in A1 Zones. The committee also approved several new hires and accepted the resignation of the Fire Chief.
- Directed staff to obtain legal opinion on pursuing Part 3 zoning by-law infractions for commercial business in A1 Zones
- Authorized memorandum of understanding with Ripley Lions for a book exchange at Point Clark Community Centre
- Approved hiring of a Recreation Programmer, Co-op placement, and Ripley Arena Attendants
- Accepted resignation of Fire Chief Chris Cleave
- Supported Township of Arran-Elderslie in exploring an Inclusion and Accessibility Committee
Council Meeting
Council passed several by-laws regarding fire services, weather station operations, and council conduct. They authorized nearly $1M in August payments and ratified $3.37M in July accounts. A petition for lighting at Lake Range Drive and Bell Drive was referred to staff.
- Ratified July 2023 account payments of $3,371,405.99
- Authorized August 2023 account payments of $965,473.32
- Approved exemption for Councillor Flett to attend a third conference
- Referred Lake Range Drive and Bell Drive Lighting Petition to staff
- Passed Temporary Fire Services MOU By-law No. 2023-90
- Passed Point Clark Weather Station MOU By-law No. 2023-91
- Passed Council Staff Relations Policy By-law No. 2023-92 and Code of Conduct By-law No. 2023-93
- Passed Bonded Wearing Course Quotation Acceptance By-law No. 2023-95
Council (Planning)
Council awarded a pavement preservation contract to Walker Construction Ltd. and deferred a zoning amendment for the Lucknow Kinsmen to address public concerns. A drainage report for the Gaunt-Laidlaw Municipal Drain was referred back to the engineer for revisions regarding standing water.
- Approved $735,073.50 (plus HST) contract to Walker Construction Ltd. for road work on Concession 4 and 8
- Deferred decision on Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2023-039 (Lucknow Kinsmen) for up to 60 days
- Referred Gaunt-Laidlaw Municipal Drain report back to the Engineer to address standing water and watershed boundaries
- Supported a housekeeping zoning by-law amendment to update driveway width provisions
- Adopted minutes from June 19, 2023 and July 17, 2023 meetings
- Received Water Wastewater August 2023 report (PW-2023-08-43) for information
Committee of the Whole
The Committee defeated a motion to repeal the Community Flag Policy and stop raising community flags on Township property. Other actions included approving changes to building permit fees and authorizing a weather station installation. The Committee also expressed support for provincial requests regarding emergency infrastructure, short-term rental legislation, and childcare.
- Defeated repeal of Community Flag Policy and ban on community flags (2-4)
- Approved proposed changes to Building permit fees
- Authorized MOU with Lurgan Beach Association Toy Library
- Authorized investigation into costs and locations for a pickleball site
- Approved MOU with Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority for a weather station at Point Clark Community Centre
- Confirmed hiring of Olivia Kwantes as a Lighthouse Tour Guide
- Supported Town of Essex request for provincial action on emergency response infrastructure
- Supported request to legislate third-party Short Term Rental brokerage companies
Council Meeting
Council approved two planning applications and passed several by-laws regarding water, wastewater, and emergency services. The 2022 Asset Management Plan was approved, and a contract for by-law enforcement relief was authorized. A proposed Parks and Recreation Master Plan by-law was defeated.
- Approved planning application Z-2023-045 for rural housing flexibility
- Approved planning application Z-2023-046 Ropp
- Ratified June 2023 account payments of $6,150,335.23
- Authorized July 2023 account payments of $692,351.97
- Approved agreement with Fairmount Security Services for by-law enforcement relief
- Approved the Township of Huron-Kinloss Asset Management Plan 2022
- Defeated the Adopt Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2023) By-law
- Passed by-laws for Fire & Emergency Services Strategy Plan and Ripley Industrial Park Hydro Servicing
Special Meeting of Council
Council held a special meeting to participate in a Strategic Planning Session. The session was facilitated by Trudy Parsons of Deloitte and Erik Lockhart of Queen's Executive Decision Centre. No substantive motions or policy decisions were recorded.
- Participated in Strategic Planning Workshop
- Adjourned meeting at 5:56 p.m.
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole authorized a hydro servicing and easement agreement with Hydro One Networks Inc. for the Ripley Industrial Park. Other key actions included adopting a water and wastewater servicing master plan and approving a timber harvesting agreement. The committee also granted several noise by-law exemptions for local events.
- Authorized hydro servicing and easement agreement with Hydro One Networks Inc. for Ripley Industrial Park
- Adopted the Growth, Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan by B.M. Ross & Associates Limited
- Approved timber harvesting agreement with Bauman Sawmill Inc. for Kinloss road allowance
- Authorized transfer of up to $20,000 for natural gas conversions
- Granted noise by-law exemptions for Music in the Fields, a wedding at 628 Lake Range Dr., and Ripley Fall Fair
- Approved temporary road closure requests from the Ripley Agricultural Society
- Appointed Will LeGrand as Business & Development Coordinator
- Supported requests regarding rural health care crisis and the right-to-repair movement
Council Meeting
Council authorized the CAO to negotiate the sale of Industrial Park lands to a private sector business. The meeting also included the approval of several by-laws and the purchase of new fire equipment.
- Authorized CAO to negotiate sale of Industrial Park land to private sector business
- Approved purchase of FC-94 Model Pumper Truck for Lucknow District Fire Department
- Approved purchase of Ripley-Huron Pumper Truck (By-law 2023-72)
- Ratified May account payments of $1,570,065.70
- Authorized June account payments of $3,463,988.73
- Passed Asset Retirement Obligation Policy By-law (No. 2023-66)
- Passed Township Vehicle Use Policy Amendment By-law (No. 2023-67)
- Passed Zoning Amendments for Shelton (No. 2023-70) and Kempton (No. 2023-71)
Lucknow and District Fire Board
The Lucknow and District Fire Board approved the purchase of a Dependable Fire Pumper Truck (Proposal #58043). The Board recommended that the Fire Chief secure the vehicle via deposit while awaiting council approval for budget overages.
- Appointed Glen McNeil as Chair for the meeting (Carried)
- Defeated motion to accept Proposal LDFB2023-06-7 for a Vortex Model Pumper Truck (Defeated)
- Approved purchase of Dependable Fire Pumper Truck, Proposal #58043 (Carried)
- Recommended Fire Chief secure vehicle via deposit while awaiting Huron-Kinloss and Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Council approval for overages up to $50,000 each (Carried)
- Authorized Fire Chief to add features to the truck provided total costs do not exceed $700,000 inclusive of taxes (Carried)
Lucknow and District Fire Board
The Board deferred a decision on the purchase of a Vortex Model Pumper Truck to a special meeting on June 17 to allow staff more time for negotiations. The Board also authorized the Fire Chief to draft an updated Open Air Burning By-law for consideration by the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh.
- Adopted March 16, 2023 minutes (Carried)
- Received YTD Financial Report LDFB-2023-06-5 (Carried)
- Received Activities Report LDFB-2023-03-3 (Carried)
- Authorized Fire Chief to draft amended Open Air Burning By-law for Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh consideration (Carried)
- Deferred decision on Vortex Model Pumper Truck purchase and $53,917.21 funding request to June 17 special meeting (Carried)
Council (Planning)
Council approved two planning applications for zoning by-law amendments regarding lot creation and on-farm business use. Additionally, the Lucknow Community Centre Agreement By-Law and a confirmatory by-law were passed.
- Approved planning application Z-2023-029 Shelton for lot creation (Carried)
- Approved planning application Z-2023-041 Kempton for on-farm construction and excavation business (Carried)
- Passed Lucknow Community Centre Agreement By-Law No. 2023-64 (Carried)
- Passed Confirmatory June, 2023 By-law No. 2023-65 (Carried)
- Adopted minutes from June 5, 2023 and May 15, 2023 meetings (Carried)
Court of Revision
The Court of Revision reviewed drainage assessment appeals for the Park Street Municipal Drain Improvement (Phase 1). One appeal was denied, while another was modified to shift costs to the township.
- Denied appeal for 10 Huron Street (Bill and Lisa Meyer) and confirmed assessments as set by the engineer's report
- Modified assessment for Concession 7, Pt. Lot 13 (Linda and Ben Beishuizen), ruling that a $1,380 difference be assessed to Township Roads
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole approved the purchase of two new pumper trucks for the Lucknow District and Ripley-Huron Fire Departments. They also accepted a $124,130 contract for guide rail installation and approved a new Asset Retirement Obligations Policy.
- Approved purchase of Vortex Model Pumper Truck for Lucknow District Fire Department (pending further approvals)
- Approved purchase of Range Model Pumper Truck for Ripley-Huron Fire Department
- Accepted $124,130 plus HST tender from Borall Fence and Guide Rail Company Ltd. for Lake Range Dr. and Grey Ox Ave
- Approved Asset Retirement Obligations Policy
- Approved in principle Site Layout and Draft Lease for Bell Mobility Meso Pole Tower at 344 Lake Range Drive
- Approved 2023 Huronville Operational Plan submitted by the Municipality of Kincardine
- Approved amendments to the Township Vehicle Use Policy
- Accepted Boiler Beach Road Traffic Study in principle and directed staff to explore off-street parking
Huron-Kinloss Police Services Board
The Board approved the minutes from March 27, 2023. Members received several informational reports, including updates on a golf car pilot project and micromobility regulatory transformation.
- Approved March 27, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
- Received Golf Car Pilot Project Update Report No. HKPSB-2023-05-4 (Carried)
- Received Legislative Update on Micromobility Regulatory Transformation Report No. 2023-05-05 (Carried)
- Received South Bruce O.P.P Detachment Commander's March-April 2023 Report (Carried)
- Received information regarding Inspector Krista Miller's retirement and Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce (Carried)