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Huron-Kinloss public meetings in 2025

51 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 18, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Lucknow and District Fire Board

Fire Board to consider 2026 budget and new full-time staff position

The Lucknow and District Fire Board is meeting to approve 2026 budget estimates and discuss staffing and work location arrangements. The board will also review year-to-date financial reports and a periodic activities report.

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Lucknow, ON
Agenda (official)
Mon Dec 15, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Huron-Kinloss Council to vote on 2026 taxation and borrowing by-laws

Council is deciding on several 2026 financial measures, including interim taxation and borrowing by-laws. The body is also reviewing municipal accounts and updating various regulatory by-laws regarding parking, towing, and open-air burning.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2026 Borrowing By-law and multiple by-laws

The council adopted the December 8, 2025 minutes and ratified payment of November and December 2025 accounts totaling $3,294,626.53. It endorsed amended comments on the Regional Conservation Authority proposed boundaries. Several by‑laws were passed, including the Traffic and Parking Ticket By‑law, the Plow Operators Tow By‑law, and the 2026 Borrowing By‑law.

Council Chambers
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Mon Dec 8, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee grants minor variance for Stevenson property, reducing rear yard setback

The Committee of Adjustment will adopt the minutes from its October 15, 2025 meeting. It will address a required public meeting under the Planning Act. The committee will decide on Minor Variance A‑2025‑038 Stevenson, which seeks to reduce the rear yard setback to 3.5 m and recognize an existing accessory building with zero setback. The variance is proposed to be granted with conditions on future development, timing, and permitting.

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Mon Dec 8, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council passes Confirmatory By-law No. 2025-117

The council will consider a minor variance application in the Committee of Adjustment. A staff report on the Site Plan Control for Lucknow and District Kinsmen at 1140 Bruce Road 86 (BLDG-2025-28) will be received for information. A closed‑session meeting will address confidential Westario Power information. The council will adopt By‑law No. 2025-117 and adopt minutes from the November 17 and December 1 meetings.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Westario Power share sale transaction

The council approved the sale of its shares in Westario Power Inc., authorizing the Township to enter the Purchase Agreement and related agreements, with the Mayor and Clerk empowered to execute them. The council also confirmed By-law No. 2025-117. All items were carried.

Council Chambers
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Mon Dec 1, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Huron-Kinloss to consider landfill monitoring and road dust control contracts

The Committee of the Whole will review several staff reports, including proposed updates to open air burning and parking by-laws. The body is deciding on contracts for landfill monitoring and road maintenance, as well as updated fees for the Ripley Cemetery.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $24,081 landfill monitoring wells and $147,015 dust‑control contract

The Committee of the Whole approved a $24,081.50 quote from London Soil Test Ltd. for monitoring wells at the Kinloss Landfill and transferred the same amount from the Municipal Capital Projects Reserve. It also approved a $147,015 quote from Da‑Lee Dust Control Ltd. to treat township gravel roads with calcium‑chloride dust suppressant in 2026. Additional approvals included amendments to the Open Air Burn By‑law, the cemetery rates by‑law, and authorizing traffic‑by‑law enforcement authority.

Council Chambers
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Mon Nov 24, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Property Standards Committee

Committee will decide on appeal for 800 Wilson Ave property standards order

The Property Standards Committee will hear evidence from the Property Standards Officer and the property owner about an order to demolish or repair the building at 800 Wilson Ave. The appellant has asked for an extension of the compliance deadline to allow insurance and permit processes to be completed. The committee will consider confirming, modifying, or rescinding the order, and whether to grant additional time for compliance.

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Council Chambers
Agenda (official)
Thu Nov 20, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

No substantive items listed for November 20 meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. There are no specific decisions, discussions, or items of business listed.

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Council Chambers
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Mon Nov 17, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council approves 2026 rates, water fees and several by-laws

The Huron‑Kinloss Council will adopt multiple by‑laws, including the 2026 Consolidated Rates and Fees By‑law and the 2026 Water and Wastewater Fees By‑law. It will also approve payments for the October 2025 accounts ($1,911,440.83) and the November 2025 accounts ($1,035,724.99). Additional items include a snowmobile club road‑crossing MOU and updates to the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority flood‑map project.

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✓ Decided: Council passed 2026 Consolidated Rates and Fees By-law

The council adopted the minutes from previous meetings and ratified payments for October and November 2025 accounts. It approved a letter of support for the Bruce Botanical Food Gardens project and passed several by‑laws, including updates to human‑resources policy, severe‑weather policy, and the 2026 rates, water and wastewater fees. All items were carried without recorded vote counts.

Council Chambers
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Mon Nov 10, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

No substantive items listed for Huron-Kinloss Council Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

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Council Chambers
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Mon Nov 3, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Committee to adopt 2026 municipal rates, fees and water‑wastewater charges

The Committee of the Whole will receive a Treasury report and authorize by‑laws to adopt the 2026 municipal rates, fees and water‑wastewater fees. It will also approve amendments to several human‑resources policies and add a building inspector to the organizational chart. Additional items include amending the snowmobile trail road‑crossing memorandum of understanding and receiving reports on the Fighting Delays Building Faster Act and by‑law enforcement status.

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Council Chambers
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Mon Oct 20, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Huron-Kinloss Council to consider new recycling corporation and audit appointments

Council will review financial reports and the 2024 audited financial statements. The body is discussing the establishment of a municipal services corporation for recycling and the appointment of municipal auditors for 2025-2027.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2024 audit, appoints new auditors and backs recycling corporation

The council adopted the minutes from the October 15 meeting and ratified payments for September ($4,142,765.75) and October ($899,400.77) 2025 accounts. It approved the 2024 audited financial statements and appointed Seebach & Company as municipal auditors for 2025‑2027. The council also supported the creation of a municipal services corporation for recycling and passed two by‑laws (No. 2025‑106 and No. 2025‑107).

Council Chambers
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Wed Oct 15, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council considers zoning amendment for manure storage covering

The Huron-Kinloss Council is meeting to decide on a zoning by-law amendment for a manure storage area. The body will also consider a holding zone removal and the appointment of a drainage superintendent.

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✓ Decided: Council approved zoning Z-2025-042 for Martin property

The council adopted the minutes from the September 8, September 15, and October 6 meetings. It approved the planning application Z-2025-042 Martin, amending the land to Agricultural Rural Special to permit a covering for an existing manure storage area. Several by‑laws were passed, including the appointment of a Drainage Superintendent, the removal of a holding zone at 411 Winnebago Rd., and the zoning amendment for the Martin property.

Council Chambers
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Wed Oct 15, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee considers minor variance for accessory building height

The Committee of Adjustment will meet to review a planning application for a minor variance. The body will decide if an existing accessory building is permitted to exceed standard height limits.

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Mon Oct 6, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Township seeks $1.1 million grant for Heritage Park flood mitigation, committing $338,118

The Committee of the Whole will receive a series of staff reports for information from Building & Planning, By‑law Enforcement, Fire, Drainage, Community Services, Public Works, Economic Development, and the Chief Administrative Officer. It will consider a joint funding application for $1,101,780 to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Adaptation In Action fund, with a municipal share of $338,118 for stormwater flood mitigation and tree reforestation in Heritage Park. The body will also adopt the proposed 2026 council meeting schedule and approve several resolutions and a partnership application to the Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition.

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✓ Decided: Council authorizes $1.1M heritage park flood‑mitigation funding application

The Committee approved staff to submit a joint application for $1,101,780 to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Adaptation In Action fund, with a municipal share of $338,118 for stormwater and tree‑reforestation work in Heritage Park. It also directed staff to proceed with option 2b for non‑eligible Blue Box recycling collection and to submit a partnership application to join the Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition. Several informational reports on parks, building statistics, by‑law enforcement and other services were received and carried.

Council Chambers
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Thu Sep 25, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Lucknow and District Fire Board

Board adopts May 22 minutes and receives August financial report

The Lucknow and District Fire Board will adopt the minutes from its May 22, 2025 meeting. It will receive the financial report covering the period to August 31, 2025 for information. The board will also receive the Periodic Activities Report (FIR-2025-19) prepared by Fire Chief Jeff Bradley. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 18, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Board ordered staff to report on fee concerns for CEMC/HSC workspace

The Lucknow & District Fire Board adopted the May 22, 2025 minutes and received the financial report to August 31, 2025 for information. It also received a staff activity report for information. The board directed staff to bring back a report to the next meeting addressing concerns raised about nominal fees for the Community Emergency Management Coordinator/Health and Safety Coordinator working from the Lucknow station.

Lucknow, ON
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Mon Sep 15, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council approves 2026‑2031 water system financial plan

The council adopted the August 2025 and September 2025 financial accounts, authorizing payments of $2,504,893.61 and $604,416.57 respectively. It approved the Water System Financial Plan for 2026‑2031 in accordance with Ontario Regulation 453/07. The Hiring Policy Amendment By‑law No. 2025‑100 was read three times and passed. The Integrity Commissioner’s September 2025 report and a draft Geologic Carbon Storage report were received for information.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2026‑2031 water system financial plan

The council approved the Township’s 2026‑2031 water system financial plan. It directed staff to submit comments on the County of Bruce’s geologic carbon storage report to the provincial government. The council ratified August 2025 accounts for $2,504,893.61 and authorized September 2025 accounts for $604,416.57. Additional items approved included a hiring policy amendment by‑law and receipt of SMART transit contribution information.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to accept Black Creek Municipal Drain report and pass drainage by-laws

The Huron-Kinloss Council will consider accepting the Black Creek Municipal Drain Engineers Report and authorizing a provisional by-law. The council is also set to pass two drainage tender by-laws and confirm a September by-law.

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✓ Decided: Council discussed Black Creek drainage report but took no formal action

The council reviewed the Black Creek Municipal Drain Report, including project cost of $1,715,000 and a private bridge component. Members asked questions about channel design, equipment suitability, and environmental permits. No motions were moved, seconded, or voted on, and the report was not formally accepted or amended.

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Wed Sep 3, 2025 · 6:30 PM

Special Meeting of Council

Council moves to closed session to review confidential Westario Power information

The Huron‑Kinloss Council will enter a closed session to consider a trade secret or other confidential scientific, technical, commercial, financial, or labour‑relations information supplied by Westario Power. The discussion is authorized under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001. No other agenda items are listed for this special meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council moved to a closed session to discuss confidential information

The council approved a motion to enter a closed session at 6:31 p.m. to consider confidential trade‑secret information related to Westario Power. The motion was carried. After the closed session, the council approved an adjournment at 7:04 p.m. No other substantive matters were decided.

Council Chambers
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Wed Sep 3, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Committee directs drainage contracts: $63,129 to TAS Excavating, $77,302.75 to Hanna & Hamilton

The Committee of the Whole received a series of staff reports covering building statistics, by‑law enforcement, fire services, drainage, water‑system finances and community services. It approved the extension of a draft subdivision plan for Lots 216‑218 in Ripley and directed staff to award drainage contracts to TAS Excavating ($63,129) and Hanna & Hamilton Construction ($77,302.75). The Committee also instructed staff to move the 2026‑2031 water system financial plan forward for council approval and to bring forward by‑laws for several other matters.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved drainage contracts and extended Ripley subdivision plan

The Committee of the Whole approved a two‑year extension for the Draft Plan of Subdivision (Lots 216‑218) in Ripley and removed its water‑capacity allocation. It directed staff to move forward with drainage contracts for the Hamilton and Gaunt‑Laidlaw municipal drains, totaling $63,129.00 and $77,302.75 respectively. The body granted a noise‑bylaw exemption for fireworks and a tractor pull at the Ripley Fall Fair and approved a grant for the Lucknow Agricultural Society’s tent permit. It also instructed staff to place the 2026‑2031 water system financial plan on the Council agenda and to schedule the 2026 budget meeting for Jan 26, 2026.

Council Chambers
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Mon Aug 18, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

No substantive items listed for August 18 meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed.

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Mon Aug 11, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Huron-Kinloss Council to vote on multiple drain maintenance and infrastructure by-laws

Council will consider several municipal drain maintenance by-laws and tender acceptances for community projects. The body is also reviewing financial reports and a joint recreation cost-sharing agreement with Kincardine.

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✓ Decided: Council approved multiple drain‑maintenance by‑laws and authorized $4.2M in payments

The council ratified the July 2025 accounts for $3,160,490.30 and authorized the August 2025 accounts for $1,054,189.82. It received and approved a holding‑removal by‑law for 219 Lake Range Drive. A series of municipal drain‑maintenance by‑laws (By‑law Nos. 2025‑82 to 2025‑96) were read the required three times and passed.

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Mon Aug 11, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee to consider height variance for 7.7 m accessory building on Armstrong

The Committee of Adjustment will review three minor‑variance applications. One seeks to raise the permitted height of an accessory building on an Armstrong property from 6.0 m to 7.7 m. Two applications for Stevenson propose reducing required lot frontage from 30 m to 25 m along Lake Range Drive to enable new residential lots. The committee will hear the applicant and any public comments before making a decision.

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✓ Decided: Committee of Adjustment grants three minor variance applications

The Committee approved a minor variance for the Armstrong property, allowing a 7.7 m accessory building height and personal storage use, subject to site‑plan conditions and a two‑year completion deadline. It also approved two separate minor variances for Stevenson lot frontages, reducing required frontage to 25 m to enable new lot creation, each with the same conditions. All three resolutions were carried.

Council Chambers
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Wed Aug 6, 2025 · 6:30 PM

Special Meeting of Council

Huron-Kinloss council holds closed session for salary review

The Township of Huron-Kinloss Council is meeting in a special session to discuss a salary market review for municipal employees in a closed session. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a closed session and then adjourned the meeting

The council voted to move into a closed session at 6:31 p.m. to consider personal matters about an identifiable individual, specifically a salary market review. After the closed session, the council voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:02 p.m.

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Wed Aug 6, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Council approves $289,878 tender for Boiler Beach Road storm sewers and paving

The Committee of the Whole received a series of staff reports covering council remuneration, hiring, recreation agreements, building statistics, by‑law enforcement, fire services, drainage, community services, public works, and legislative matters. It approved the council remuneration review, hired a new manager of strategic initiatives, and authorized the joint recreation cost‑sharing agreement with Kincardine. The body also accepted a $289,878 tender for storm‑sewer installation and asphalt paving on Boiler Beach Road and Concession 12, with a $120,000 capital‑reserve transfer, and approved a $105,000 roof‑repair contract for the Lucknow Community Centre. Additional items included a lease extension for the Bruce Botanical Food Garden and a noise‑bylaw exemption for the Lucknow Music in the Fields festival.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $289,878 tender for Boiler Beach Road storm sewers and paving

The Committee of the Whole received several reports and took action on key items. It authorized the hiring of Steven Travale as Manager of Strategic Initiatives, approved a joint recreation cost‑sharing agreement with Kincardine, and gave the emergency coordinator permission to issue a special events permit for Lucknow’s Music In The Fields. It also granted a procurement exemption to contract Morgans Roofing for a $105,000 roof repair, extended the Bruce Botanical Food Garden lease to 2031, and accepted a $289,878 tender for storm sewers and paving on Boiler Beach Road with a $120,000 capital reserve transfer.

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Mon Jul 21, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council will pass a series of by‑laws covering drains, zoning, fees and policies.

The Huron‑Kinloss Council will adopt multiple by‑laws, including those for municipal drains, ice allocation, vehicle use, work‑from‑home, and several zoning amendments. The council will also approve the 2025 Asset Management Plan and confirm payment of the June 2025 accounts totaling $4,246,941.26. Additional items include the appointment of a landfill worker and a secondary drainage superintendent.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2025 Asset Management Plan and passes multiple by‑laws

The council approved the Township's 2025 Asset Management Plan and endorsed a by‑law to adopt it. It also ratified June and July 2025 financial accounts, accepted the resignation of the Communications Coordinator, and approved a series of by‑laws covering drains, ice allocation, vehicle use, storm‑sewer work, rates, work‑from‑home, and several zoning amendments.

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Mon Jul 14, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to approve four zoning by-law amendments and confirm By-law No.2025-67

The council will consider and vote on four planning applications that amend the Zoning By-law for the McArthur, Geene, Hansen c/o Goodall, and Brooks c/o Zinn properties. Each amendment would change land use designations, including rezoning to agriculture, permitting a farm dwelling severance, placing a holding provision in an archaeological area, and allowing temporary recreational use. The council will also confirm the "Confirmatory July By-law" as By-law No. 2025-67. Minutes from the June 16 and July 7 meetings will be adopted.

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✓ Decided: Council approved four planning applications and confirmed By-law No. 2025-67

The council adopted the minutes from the June 16 and July 7 meetings. It approved support for four planning applications—McArthur, Geene, Hansen c/o Goodall, and Brooks c/o Zinn—and instructed staff to bring forward the appropriate by‑laws. The council also passed the Confirmatory July By‑law, now numbered By‑law No. 2025‑67. All motions were carried.

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Mon Jul 7, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Township approves $253,200 storm‑sewer contract for Cedar Close, Spruce Cres. and Ash St.

The Committee of the Whole received several departmental reports and approved multiple by‑law amendments. It accepted a tender from Kurtis Smith Excavating Ltd. for $253,200 plus HST to install storm sewers on Cedar Close, Spruce Crescent and roadwork on Ash Street in Point Clark. The body also approved an amendment to the Ice Allocation Policy, changes to the Consolidated Rates and Fees By‑law for agricultural plastics, a revision to the Working From Home Policy, and amendments to the Township Vehicle Use Policy.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves $253,200 storm sewer and roadwork contract

The Committee of the Whole accepted a tender from Kurtis Smith Excavating Ltd. for $253,200 plus HST to install storm sewers on Cedar Close and Spruce Crescent and to perform roadwork on Ash Street. It also approved amendments to the Vehicle Use Policy, the Consolidated Rates and Fees By‑Law for agricultural plastics, the Ice Allocation Policy, and the Working From Home policy. The Community Emergency Management Coordinator was authorized to issue the Special Events Permit for the Ripley Reunion. All items were carried.

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Mon Jun 16, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council approves holding zone removal for 31 Huron Street and key financial payments

The council will adopt the minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting and the Committee of the Whole meeting of June 2, 2025. It will ratify payment of $1,530,892.83 for May 2025 accounts and $385,473.29 for June 2025 accounts. It will approve a by‑law to remove the holding zone on 31 Huron Street and related zoning changes. It will grant an exemption to raise the Ripley Reunion flag from July 7 to August 5 2025 and extend the Black Creek Drain engineer’s reporting deadline by 30 days.

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✓ Decided: Council approves traffic, water, and flag‑exemption by‑laws among other actions

The council adopted the minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting and ratified payments of $1,530,892.83 for May and $385,473.29 for June 2025. It approved a holding‑removal by‑law for 31 Huron Street, extended the Black Creek Drain report deadline by 30 days, and passed the Water and Wastewater Capacity Allocation Policy and Traffic and Parking Amendment by‑laws. The council also hired Jake Vanderkolk as Public Works Operator and granted an exemption to fly a community flag from July 7 to August 5, 2025.

Council Chambers
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Mon Jun 9, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

No substantive items listed for June 9 Council Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed.

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Mon Jun 2, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Huron-Kinloss to approve new water and wastewater capacity allocation policy

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a new water and wastewater capacity allocation policy and a staffing plan development report. The body is also considering funding applications for stormwater adaptation and tree planting at Heritage Park.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves $105,277 drainage remediation contract at 924A Parkplace

The Committee of the Whole received several reports and took action on multiple items. It approved a non‑competitive procurement of $105,277.01 to Bill & Tom Kempton Construction Ltd. for remediation of a drainage corridor at 924A Parkplace. It also approved the water and wastewater capacity allocation policy and authorized funding applications for heritage‑park stormwater adaptation and equitable tree‑planting projects.

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Thu May 29, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Court of Revision

Court reviews two Gibson property assessment appeals for Hamilton Drain

The Huron‑Kinloss Court of Revision will hear two assessment appeals filed by Glen Gibson and Darryl Gibson concerning properties affected by the Hamilton Municipal Drain project. The Court will consider acceptance of late or verbal appeals, hear evidence from the project engineer, deliberate, and issue decisions on the appeals.

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Thu May 22, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Lucknow and District Fire Board

Board will adopt March 11, 2025 meeting minutes

The Lucknow and District Fire Board will meet electronically on May 22, 2025. The board will approve the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting, receive a financial report to April 30, 2025, and receive a periodic activities report (FIR-2025-11). The next regular meeting is set for September 25, 2025. No new business or additional information items are listed.

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✓ Decided: Board approved March minutes, financial report and staff report

The Lucknow and District Fire Board adopted the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It received the financial report to April 30, 2025 and the periodic activities report for information. The meeting was adjourned at 7:14 p.m. and the next meeting was scheduled for September 25, 2025.

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Wed May 21, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council approves $423,131 municipal insurance contract and multiple by‑laws

The Township of Huron‑Kinloss Council authorized payment of the April 2025 accounts ($1,828,005.85) and the May 2025 accounts ($648,702.32). It accepted a $423,131 municipal insurance program contract with Intact Public Entities and approved a custodial services agreement for the Point Clark Community Centre and Lighthouse washrooms. The Council also passed a series of by‑laws, including the Fire Department Amendment (No. 2025‑49), Budget Amendment (No. 2025‑50), Parks and Trails Amendment (No. 2025‑51), Refreshment Vehicle amendment (No. 2025‑45), and Electronic Signature Policy (No. 2025‑52).

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✓ Decided: Council approved $423,131 municipal insurance program for 2025‑2026

The council ratified April and May 2025 financial accounts, approving payments of $1,828,005.85 and $648,702.32. It accepted a $423,131 proposal from Intact Public Entities for the 2025‑2026 municipal insurance program. The council approved a custodial services agreement for the Point Clark Community Centre and Lighthouse washrooms. Several by‑laws were read and passed, including amendments to the fire department, the 2025 budget, parks and trails, refreshment vehicles, electronic signatures, and by‑law enforcement officers.

Council Chambers
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Mon May 12, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Huron-Kinloss council meeting scheduled for May 12, 2025

The agenda for the May 12, 2025, council meeting is currently unavailable. The document provided is a procedural template with no specific items, decisions, or discussions listed.

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Sat May 10, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Special Meeting of Council

Council to tour township roads and facilities

The Township of Huron-Kinloss Council will hold a special meeting on May 10, 2025, to conduct an on-site tour of roads, facilities, and services. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre.

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✓ Decided: Council adjourned the special meeting at 2:15 p.m.

Council toured municipal roads, facilities and services for information only and made no decisions on those items. At the close of the meeting, a motion to adjourn at 2:15 p.m. was moved by Carl Sloetjes, seconded by Larry Allison, and carried.

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Mon May 5, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Huron-Kinloss Committee considers 2025 budget amendment and parks plan updates

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several staff reports including a proposed 2025 budget amendment and updates to the Parks and Trail Plan. The body is also discussing by-law changes for parking and refreshment vehicles, as well as fire department staffing.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a budget amendment to fund additional asphalt paving and park easement work.

The Committee of the Whole received several informational reports on building permits, by‑law enforcement, fire services, public works and economic development. It approved a 2025 budget amendment that adds funding for additional asphalt paving and Parkplace easement remediation. It also approved a by‑law amendment to restrict parking along the west side of Boiler Beach Road and directed a by‑law update to the Parks and Trails plan.

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Tue Apr 29, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Property Standards Committee

Committee will decide on demolition order and time extension for 423 Campbell Street

The Property Standards Committee will hear evidence from the Property Standards Officer and the property owner about an order affecting 423 Campbell Street. The owner has appealed, asking for more time to comply because of recent snow. The committee will consider whether to confirm, modify, or rescind the demolition or repair order and whether to grant an extension of the compliance deadline.

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Wed Apr 23, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Huron-Kinloss Council to vote on 2025 Tax Rate By-law

The Council will consider the 2025 Tax Rate By-law and several infrastructure contracts. The meeting includes public hearings regarding a zoning amendment for a farm dwelling severance and the Hamilton Municipal Drain report.

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✓ Decided: Council approved Snobelen zoning amendment to permit farm dwelling severance

The council adopted the March 17 and April 7 minutes. It approved Zoning By‑law Amendment Z‑2025‑003 for the Snobelen application, allowing a 0.6‑hectare farm dwelling severance. The council accepted the Hamilton Municipal Drain Report, authorized a provisional by‑law, and appointed a Court of Revision for the Hamilton Drain. It also accepted the Carruthers Drain abandonment request and directed staff to report on Black Creek watershed drainage options.

Council Chambers
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Mon Apr 14, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

No agenda items listed for the meeting

The provided agenda contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific proposals, contracts, or ordinances.

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Council Chambers
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Mon Apr 7, 2025 · 6:30 PM

Court of Revision

Court of Revision to amend assessments for Gaunt‑Laidlaw Drain properties

The Huron‑Kinloss Court of Revision will consider whether to accept non‑written appeals and review the engineer's amended assessment schedule for the Gaunt‑Laidlaw Municipal Drain. It will decide on adjustments to the assessments of two properties: reducing Michael Metske's assessment by $18,682 to $72,673 and increasing Harvey Martin's assessment by $18,682 to $104,854. No written appeals were received during the appeal period.

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Council Chambers
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Mon Apr 7, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Council approves $1.55 M contract to reconstruct Gough St. and related works

The Committee of the Whole will receive several reports and consider multiple contracts and by‑law motions. It will approve a $1,554,933.81 contract with Omega Contractors for Gough St. reconstruction, sidewalk replacement on Inglis St., and rehabilitation of Structure L2. Additional public‑works contracts include dust control, asphalt paving, and micro‑surfacing projects, and a by‑law to remove a holding symbol at 126 Boiler Beach Rd. The meeting also reviews park proposals and a community‑services agreement for the Ripley‑Huron Figure Skating Club.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved $1.55M contract to reconstruct Gough Street

The Committee of the Whole received several reports and approved multiple public‑works contracts, including a $1.55 million contract to rebuild Gough Street. It also removed the holding symbol by‑law for 126 Boiler Beach Road and delegated that authority to the Mayor and Clerk. Community services agreements and a skating club agreement were authorized.

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Thu Mar 20, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Court of Revision

Court of Revision will decide the Gaunt‑Laidlaw Drain appeal for 518 South Kinloss Ave

The Court of Revision will hear Appeal #1 submitted by Michael and Tina Metske concerning the Gaunt‑Laidlaw Municipal Drain at 518 South Kinloss Avenue. Members will discuss whether to accept late or verbal (non‑written) appeals, hear evidence from the project engineer, and then deliberate and issue a decision.

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Council Chambers
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Mon Mar 17, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to vote on 2025 Budget and $422,730 plow truck purchase

The Huron-Kinloss Council is meeting to approve the 2025 Budget By-law and authorize several municipal drain by-laws. The body will also consider a non-competitive procurement for a new plow truck and address water damage at the municipal office.

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Council Chambers
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Tue Mar 11, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Lucknow and District Fire Board

Lucknow and District Fire Board to appoint new Chairperson

The Board will appoint a Chairperson from Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh as part of its annual rotating leadership process. The meeting also includes the review of the 2024 Annual Report and a periodic activities report.

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Electronic Meeting
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Mon Mar 10, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council approves Development Agreement with JMKD Holdings Ltd and delegates signing authority

The council adopted minutes from February meetings, approved a zoning by‑law amendment (Z‑2024‑072) to allow a new residential lot at Michie, and authorized a Development Agreement (BLD‑2025‑06) with JMKD Holdings Ltd. It also passed the confirmatory By‑law No. 2025‑18. Public comments on the zoning amendment were heard as required under the Planning Act.

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Council Chambers
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Mon Mar 3, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Ripley sidewalk replacement tender accepted for $252,855

The Committee of the Whole received a series of reports and approved several actions. It accepted a $252,855 tender from Amazing Construction Ltd. to replace sidewalks on Queen St. and Huron St. in Ripley and authorized the related by‑law. It also approved repairs to the Lucknow Library and Town Hall Theatre, renewed a five‑year farm lease at the Kinloss Gravel Pit, granted noise‑bylaw exemptions for a Ripley reunion and a wedding at 911 Parkplace, and adopted an updated Workplace Violence and Harassment Policy.

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Council Chambers
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Fri Feb 21, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting - Budget

Council approves exclusion of certain expenses from 2025 budget

The Huron‑Kinloss Council receives the 2025 Budget Community Engagement report and the Budget Excluded Expenses report. It formally approves the exclusion of specific expenses from the 2025 budget under Ontario Regulation 284/09. The council also presents the draft 2025 budget overview and confirms By‑law No. 2025‑17.

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Council Chambers
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Mon Feb 3, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

Committee approves holding zone removal for 412 Winnebago Rd and other reports

The Huron‑Kinloss Committee of the Whole received and recorded a series of staff reports. It approved a by‑law to remove the holding zone on the property at 412 Winnebago Road. It also authorized the sale of a surplus 2008 E‑one Typhoon fire pumper and granted a noise exemption for a family BBQ at 672 Lake Range Drive. Additional presentations included a septic inspection report and a downtown Ripley revitalization update.

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Council Chambers
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Mon Feb 3, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to consider Gaunt-Laidlaw Municipal Drain report

The Huron-Kinloss Council will hold a public meeting regarding the Gaunt-Laidlaw Municipal Drain and consider a report by K. Smart & Associates Limited. The body is also deciding on several personnel appointments and a property holding removal.

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Council Chambers
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Mon Jan 13, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

Township considers indoor turf dome proposal for Kin-Bruce Park

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a proposal from Bluewater Sports Management for an indoor turf dome. Members will provide direction on whether to pursue a long-term lease agreement for a portion of 920 Lake Range Drive.

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Mon Jan 13, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council approves zoning changes and interim tax by-law

The Township of Huron-Kinloss Council will consider approving zoning by-law amendments for the Lucknow Kinsmen and Brubacher sites, along with interim tax and borrowing by-laws. The meeting also includes financial reports and a closed session on labour negotiations.

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