Huron-Kinloss public meetings in 2024

Lucknow and District Fire Board

The Lucknow and District Fire Board adopted the September 19, 2024 minutes and received the year‑to‑date financial report for 2024. It approved the 2025 budget estimates and recommended that each municipal council approve the proposed budget. The board also held a closed session to consider personal matters involving fire chief wages and personnel, and discussed the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Closed session to consider personal matters about fire chief wages and personnel
• Adoption of September 19, 2024 minutes
• Receipt of 2024 year‑to‑date financial report
• Approval of 2025 budget estimates and recommendation for council approval
• Discussion of 2025 quarterly meeting dates (Jan 23, May 22, Sep 26, Dec 26)

Council Meeting

The Huron-Kinloss Council approved the payment of $2.3 million in December accounts and ratified $1.1 million in November accounts. The body also approved a five-year agreement with the Ontario Clean Water Agency for water and wastewater services and passed several by-laws including a Community Support Policy and a Work From Home Policy.

• Water and Wastewater Operations 2025 Agreement with Ontario Clean Water Agency ($4,331,276.13)
• Payment of December 2024 accounts ($2,335,400.30)
• Passage of Community Support Policy By-law (No. 2024-118)
• Passage of Work From Home Policy By-law (No. 2024-121)
• Passage of Parks and Trails Plan By-law (No. 2024-120)

Council Meeting

The posted agenda for the Huron‑Kinloss Council meeting on 2024‑12‑09 contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a placeholder with only generic headings and no substantive business. No motions, contracts, or hearings are detailed.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive and approve a report amending the township's building permit fees for 2025 and authorize a public meeting on the changes. It will also adopt the final Parks and Trails Plan and the Community Support Policy by‑law. Additional items include approval of a Sutton municipal drain improvement and a presentation on the Bruce County Official Plan update.

• Approve amendment to 2025 building permit fees (Report BLD-2024-12-25)
• Adopt Parks and Trails Plan and bring forward related by‑law (Report CS-2024-12-51)
• Approve Sutton Municipal Drain Improvement request and appoint Headway Engineering (Report DRA-2024-12-06)
• Adopt Community Support Policy and prepare supporting by‑law (Report TRE-2024-12-68)
• Presentation on Bruce County Official Plan update for Huron‑Kinloss (Delegation 3.1)

Council Meeting

The council will ratify October 2024 accounts for $1,500,406.55 and authorize payment of November accounts for $291,913.52. It will accept a five‑year water and wastewater operations and maintenance contract with the Ontario Clean Water Agency valued at $4,331,276.12, not including HST. The meeting includes the passage of several by‑laws, such as Development Charges By‑law No. 2024‑103, Municipal Tax Sale Administration Fee By‑law No. 2024‑104, and 2025 Consolidated Rates and Fees By‑law No. 2024‑105. Council also receives reports on staffing, civil marriage services, and a draft Conservation Areas Strategy from the MVCA.

• Approve $4,331,276.12 five‑year water and wastewater operations contract with OCWA
• Ratify October 2024 accounts ($1,500,406.55) and authorize November accounts payment ($291,913.52)
• Pass Development Charges By‑law No. 2024‑103
• Pass Municipal Tax Sale Administration Fee By‑law No. 2024‑104
• Pass 2025 Consolidated Rates and Fees By‑law No. 2024‑105

Council Meeting

The agenda for the Huron-Kinloss council meeting on November 11, 2024, is currently procedural and does not list specific decisions or items for discussion.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposed 2025 rates and fees and the 2023 audited financial statements. The body is also considering several lease and use agreements for the Point Clark Community Centre and Ripley Medical Centre.

• Proposed 2025 Rates and Fees (TRE-2024-11-63)
• Approval of 2023 Audited Financial Statements
• Lease agreement with Her Strength Studio for Point Clark Community Centre basement
• Five-year MOU with Bluewater Town and Country Snowmobile Club for land use
• Investigation into paving Vozka Dr. and Oak St.

Council Meeting

The council ratified the September 2024 accounts payment of $4,132,677.79 and authorized the October 2024 accounts payment of $747,613.08. It also approved the Brown Zoning By-law Amendment (Z-2024-053) and a grant application for the Point Clark Pickleball Court Facility. Additionally, the council extended the option to purchase the Beisel Contracting Inc. property to November 1 2025.

• Ratify payment of September 2024 accounts: $4,132,677.79
• Authorize payment of October 2024 accounts: $747,613.08
• Approve Z-2024-053 Brown Zoning By-law Amendment
• Approve grant application for Point Clark Pickleball Court Facility (Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund Stream 2)
• Extend option to purchase for Beisel Contracting Inc. property to Nov 1 2025

Council Meeting

The council will receive a report on proposed development charges and authorize a by‑law to be introduced on November 18. It will also consider a zoning amendment (Z‑2024‑053) to allow an additional residential unit in the AG3 zone. Additional items include the resignation of the landfill operator, the appointment of a new chief building official, and the passage of two by‑laws concerning lot status and a confirmatory by‑law.

• Development Charges By‑law – report received and by‑law to be introduced Nov 18
• Zoning amendment Z‑2024‑053 (Brown) – permit general uses of AG3 zone and one extra unit
• Resignation of Lisa Kreller, Landfill Operator in Charge
• Appointment of Brett Pollock as Chief Building Official (By‑law No. 2024‑97)
• Deeming Lots 541 and 540 (Plan 145) not a lot on a registered subdivision (By‑law No. 2024‑98)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive a series of staff reports on building statistics, by‑law enforcement, fire services, drainage, community services, public works and legislative services. It will approve the Deeming Plan for Lots 541 and 540 (Plan 145) and authorize staff to submit a grant application to the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund for the Ripley‑Huron Community Centre refurbishment. Additional items include a Blue Box transition presentation and a report on the 2022 Investment in Local Services from Bruce County.

• Approve Deeming Plan 145 for Lots 541 and 540, authorizing them not to be lots in a registered plan
• Authorize staff to submit a grant application to the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund Stream 1 for the Ripley‑Huron Community Centre refurbishment
• Blue Box transition presentation by Brad Whitelaw (Continuous Improvement Fund)
• Receive 2022 Investment in Local Services Annual Report presentation by Aaron Stauch (County of Bruce)
• Approve registration for the E‑File portal to submit appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal

Lucknow and District Fire Board

The Lucknow and District Fire Board will adopt the minutes from its June 4, 2024 meeting. It will receive the August 2024 financial report and the April‑to‑July 2024 periodic activities report for information. The board also confirms the next regular meeting date of December 19, 2024.

• Adopt minutes of June 4, 2024 meeting (Post-Meeting Minutes - LDFB_Jun04_2024)
• Receive August 2024 financial report (LDFB-2024-09-06)
• Receive Periodic Activities Report April‑July 2024 (LDFB-2024-09-05)
• Schedule next meeting for December 19, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

Council Meeting

The Huron-Kinloss Council will review a presentation on the Draft County of Bruce Official Plan and vote on several municipal drain and administrative by-laws. The body is also deciding on a new software contract for road patrols and approving monthly financial payments.

• Proposed three-year contract with IRIS R&D Group Inc. for road patrol software totaling $115,526.60 plus HST
• Ratification of July 2024 accounts in the amount of $2,049,504.78
• Authorization of September 2024 accounts in the amount of $484,211.87
• Z-2024-035 Martin Zoning Amendment By-law
• Electric Vehicle Charging Station Memorandum of Understanding By-law

Council Meeting

The council will vote on a Planning Act application (Z‑2023‑035) to amend the zoning by‑law and allow one additional residential unit on the Martin c/o Cobide lot. A separate motion seeks an exemption to permit a billboard sign in the Ripley Industrial Park under By‑law No. 2019‑140. The council will also confirm By‑law No. 2024‑80, titled “Confirmatory September 2024,” as passed. Closed‑session items include a Westario Power shareholder presentation and a matter concerning the CAO’s probationary period.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment (Z‑2023‑035) for one additional residential unit at Martin c/o Cobide
• Sign By‑law Exemption Request for a billboard in Ripley Industrial Park (CLK‑2024‑09‑37)
• Confirmatory By‑law No. 2024‑80 (Confirmatory September 2024) to be read and passed
• Great Lakes “Let’s Talk” webinar series information (Sept 18, 2024)
• Closed‑session topics: Westario Power shareholder presentation and CAO probationary period

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole received the Development Charges Background Study 2024 and instructed staff to schedule the statutory public meeting and bring forward a draft by‑law to amend By‑Law 2019‑133 to remove its expiry date. It also approved an extension of the draft plan of subdivision for Lots 216‑218 on Registered Plan 232 in the Village of Ripley. Several informational reports were accepted, including the EV charger strategy and a noise‑by‑law exemption for the Ripley Fall Fair.

• Amend By‑Law 2019‑133 to remove expiry date after Development Charges Background Study 2024
• Two‑year extension request to County of Bruce for Draft Plan of Subdivision, Lots 216‑218, Registered Plan 232 (Ripley)
• Approval of EV charger strategy and recommendation to bring forward a Memorandum of Understanding with IVY for Lucknow sports complex parking lot
• Noise By‑Law No. 2005‑101 exemption for live music and fireworks at Ripley Agricultural Society Fall Fair (Sept 27‑29, 2024)
• Authorization to submit a grant application to the Green Initiatives Building Program

Council Meeting

The posted agenda for the Huron-Kinloss Council meeting on 2024-08-19 includes only template placeholders and no specific agenda items. No resolutions, contracts, or public hearings are identified. Therefore, the council has no disclosed matters to decide or discuss in this document.

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Committee will hear evidence from the Property Standards Officer regarding an order for 50 Queen Street. An appeal to that order, received on July 18, 2024, will be presented by the property owner. After closing submissions, the committee will vote to confirm, modify, rescind the demolition or repair order, or to extend the compliance deadline.

• Review of the Property Standards Order for 50 Queen Street
• Appeal to the order received July 18, 2024
• Closing submissions from the officer and appellant
• Committee decision to confirm, modify, rescind the demolition/repair order or extend compliance time
• Post‑Meeting Minutes – PSC_Apr12_2022 (attachment)

Committee of Adjustment

The Huron‑Kinloss Committee of Adjustment will adopt the minutes from its April 8, 2024 meeting. It will then consider two minor variance requests: one at 819 Wilson Ave to reduce interior side‑yard setbacks, and another at 899 Park Place to allow a second driveway for an accessory building. Public comments and agency input will be heard before any decision is made.

• Adopt minutes of the April 8, 2024 Committee of Adjustment meeting
• Minor variance A‑2024‑20 (Bailey) – interior side‑yard setback reduction at 819 Wilson Ave, Point Clark
• Minor variance Z‑2024‑24 (Brandon) – approval of a second driveway at 899 Park Place, Huron‑Kinloss Lakeshore Settlement Area

Council Meeting

The Council will consider three planning applications, including a 48‑unit townhouse project at 24 Park Street and two zoning amendments for holding provisions in high archaeological potential areas. It will ratify payment of the July 2024 accounts for $1,896,298.82 and authorize payment of the August 2024 accounts for $1,089,310.28. Several by‑laws will be passed, such as the RED Grant Ripley Revitalization Project By‑law and the Corporate Credit Card Policy Amendment. The Council will also adopt the Community Risk Assessment for fire protection services.

• Approve Z‑2024‑42 planning application for a 48‑unit townhouse at 24 Park Street
• Approve Z‑2024‑45 and Z‑2024‑40 zoning amendments to add holding provisions in high archaeological potential areas
• Ratify July 2024 accounts payment of $1,896,298.82 and authorize August 2024 accounts payment of $1,089,310.28
• Pass By‑law No. 2024‑72 (RED Grant Ripley Revitalization Project) and By‑law No. 2024‑73 (Corporate Credit Card Policy Amendment)
• Adopt Community Risk Assessment (FIR‑2024‑08‑20) for fire protection planning

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss community service policies, public works reports, and various delegations. Key actions include adopting a new ice allocation policy and granting specific noise by-law exemptions.

• Proposed by-law to adopt the Ice Allocation Policy (CS-2024-08-31)
• Noise by-law exemptions for a wedding at 1604 Bruce Rd 1 and fireworks at 677 Lakeside Trail
• Direction for staff to develop a cost-sharing proposal to enclose ditches along Sunset Pl. for the 2025 budget
• Request from Point Clark Pickleball Club for dedicated courts in Point Clark
• Authorization of a by-law to confirm a Rural Economic Development Fund funding agreement

Council Meeting

The Council is meeting to ratify June 2024 accounts and authorize July 2024 payments. Members will consider a non-competitive procurement exemption for a 2025 Asset Management Plan and vote on several new by-laws.

• Ratification of June 2024 accounts totaling $4,816,755.71
• Authorization of July 2024 accounts totaling $942,301.30
• Proposed non-competitive procurement for a 2025 O.Reg 588/17 compliant Asset Management Plan
• Hydro One Undertaking By-law for Lot 14 CON 7 Ripley Industrial Park
• Canada Community-Building Fund Agreement By-law (No. 2024-67)

Council Meeting

The provided text for the Huron-Kinloss Council Meeting on July 8, 2024, consists only of procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific topics or decisions are recorded.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a request to waive all future hall rental fees for the 2025 Ripley Reunion Committee. The meeting also addresses Cloudpermit renewal options and agreements related to the Canada Community-Building Fund. Additionally, the committee reviewed updates on tree preservation and support for local events.

• Request to waive all future hall rental fees for the 2025 Ripley Reunion Committee
• Cloudpermit renewal options for 2024–2027
• Approval of the 2024 Kincardine Drinking Water Quality Management System Huronville Operational Plan
• Support for the 2024 Lucknow’s Music in the Fields event
• Affirmation of the current Tree Preservation By-law with directed future reviews

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing May and June financial accounts totaling over $2.4 million. They are also passing multiple by-laws regarding drain repairs, fire service appointments, and police agreements. The agenda also includes receiving committee minutes and noting a leadership transition at Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority.

• Ratification of May 2024 accounts totaling $1,987,702.11
• Authorization of June 2024 accounts totaling $495,927.40
• McEwan Municipal Drain Repair By-law (No. 2024-59)
• Ripley Fire Hall Use Memorandum of Understanding with Ontario Provincial Police
• Appointment of Bushell as District Fire Chief (By-law No. 2024-65)

Council Meeting

The provided text contains only procedural software boilerplate and metadata. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are recorded in this document.

Lucknow and District Fire Board

The Board will nominate and appoint a Chair from Huron-Kinloss for the 2024 term. Members will also receive reports on Q1 2024 finances and fire department activities from January to March 2024.

• Election of a Chairperson from Huron-Kinloss
• Review of Q1 2024 financial report
• Review of Jan–March 2024 periodic activities report
• Adoption of December 14, 2023 meeting minutes

Committee of the Whole

The Committee reviewed a delegation regarding tree preservation in the Township. Members also approved several noise exemption requests for upcoming community events and festivals. Additionally, the committee received various staff reports on building statistics, by-law enforcement, and treasury updates.

• Noise exemptions for fireworks at Point Clark Lighthouse and various community BBQs
• Renewal of Cloudpermit services for 2024-2027
• Authorization to sign the Point Clark Beach Association Tourism Initiative MOU
• Hiring of two lighthouse tour guides, one tourism student, and one facility operator
• Authorization to sign an agreement for ArcGIS software renewal