Huron Shores, ON

Regular Meeting

This meeting agenda consists entirely of procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed for the Huron Shores Regular Meeting on 2026-08-12.

Special Meeting

The Municipality of Huron Shores is holding a special meeting to discuss general business. The primary focus is the awarding of a tender for the removal of a culvert on Dean Lake Road.

• Award of Tender for Dean Lake Road Culvert Removal, CL-26-201

Special Public Meeting

This special public meeting is solely dedicated to a public hearing under the Planning Act for a zoning amendment application (2026-Z-04) to update the Waste Management Buffer Zone Overlay mapping based on revised landfill footprint information. No other items are on the agenda.

• Application for Zoning Amendment 2026-Z-04: update waste management buffer maps

Regular Meeting

This agenda contains only technical metadata and no specific decisions or discussions. The meeting appears to be purely procedural with no public hearings, rezonings, or financial items listed.

Huron Shores Recreation Committee

The Huron Shores Recreation Committee will discuss new business items, including two outdoor movie events scheduled for Little Rapids on July 30, 2026 and Iron Bridge on August 6, 2026. They will also consider a request from the Iron Bridge Night Hawks to host a canteen at the August 15, 2026 ATV Run. The meeting follows standard agenda items such as call to order, minutes review, and discussion period.

• Movie in the Park – Little Rapids, July 30, 2026
• Movie in the Park – Iron Bridge, August 6, 2026
• IB Night Hawks request to host a canteen at the Aug 15, 2026 ATV Run

Regular Meeting

Council will review infrastructure updates for the Potomac Bridge and municipal water projects. The meeting includes decisions on a site-specific zoning amendment and a land purchase agreement. Members will also consider a proposal from AECOM for landfill site amendments.

• By-law #26-30: Agreement of Purchase and Sale for 4 High Street with Iron Bridge Night Hawks Snowmobile Club
• By-law #26-31: Site-Specific Zoning Amendment File No. 2026-Z-03
• Proposal from AECOM for Landfill Site ECA Amendments
• Potomac Bridge and Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program (MHIP-HSWS) project updates
• Endorsement of the 2026 Iron Bridge Farmer’s Market

Special Public Meeting

This special public meeting is holding hearings on two Planning Act applications: a consent to sever 169 Dean Lake Road into three parcels (19, 23, and 113 acres), and a zoning by-law amendment to rezone a wetland and 120-metre buffer at 904 Dayton Road from Rural to Environmental Protection.

• Consent application to sever 169 Dean Lake Road into two severed parcels (~19 and ~23 acres) and a retained parcel (~113 acres)
• Zoning by-law amendment to rezone wetland and adjacent 120m buffer at 904 Dayton Road to Environmental Protection zone
• Both items are subject to public hearing under the Planning Act
• Council will declare any pecuniary interests

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee will meet to discuss strategies for shoreline protection and vegetation retention. The group will also review floodplain mapping and environmental protection measures for the municipality.

• Shoreline and Vegetation Management (PL-26-107)
• Community Water Monitoring and Bright Lake discussion

Community Development Advisory Committee

The Community Development Advisory Committee will receive updates on the Iron Bridge Farmer's Market and the Museum/Tourist Information Centre's summer activities. They will also discuss a healthcare report. Additional items include reviewing previous meeting minutes and planning the next meeting.

• Iron Bridge Farmer's Market update
• Museum/Tourist Information Centre summer activity update
• Healthcare report (May 20)
• Approval of April 9, 2026 meeting minutes

Public Services Committee

The committee will discuss progress on the Potomac Bridge and water safety projects. Members will also review landfill site environmental applications and winter road maintenance planning.

• Potomac Bridge project update
• Landfill Sites ECA Amendment Applications scope of work
• Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program: Health and Safety Water Stream update
• 2026 Traffic Counts report
• Winter sand supply and storage arrangements

Huron Shores Recreation Committee

The Huron Shores Recreation Committee will review minutes from previous meetings and discuss new business including a debrief of the ATV run and an update on community gardens. No major decisions or financial items are on the agenda.

• Debrief of ATV run
• Community Gardens update
• Review of minutes from May 5 and April 7, 2026 meetings

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and select a location for a community water monitoring site. The agenda includes review of previous minutes and other routine business.

• Community Water Monitoring Site Location Selection

The committee adopted previous meeting minutes and discussed continuing the Community Water Monitoring Program for a second year. Members agreed to explore phosphorus and nitrogen testing in Bright Lake and support public education on shoreline vegetation to address erosion concerns.

• Adopted April 28, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussed continuing Community Water Monitoring Program for 2026
• Agreed to explore phosphorus and nitrogen testing in Bright Lake
• Requested MNR representatives discuss Basswood Dam flow levels
• Supported exploring public education on shoreline vegetation

Regular Meeting

Council will review and vote on multiple by-laws including the sale and development of surplus municipal lands on High Street, Iron Bridge. They will also consider the appointment of a Chief Building Official, approval of gravel and culvert tender results, and authorization for a roadside safety audit on Chevis Road. The agenda includes adoption of minutes, committee reports, and a presentation of the 2025 financial statements by the auditor.

• By-law #26-27 to execute agreements for sale/development of surplus lands on High Street, Iron Bridge
• By-law #26-26 to appoint Chief Building Official and authorize participation in CABS intermunicipal agreement
• Approval of 2025 financial statements (auditor presentation and motion)
• Gravel tender results approval (J. Armstrong declared conflict)
• Authorization for preliminary site preparations for Little Rapids Natural Playground

Council passed By-law #26-25 to amend the Real Property Disposal By-law, providing greater flexibility for selling surplus municipal lands to support community development, housing, and economic growth. Other decisions included granting provisional consent for a land severance, approving a validation certificate, appointing a Chief Building Official and joining the CABS intermunicipal agreement, and approving seasonal and year-round waste site key holder agreements. Council also authorized fire department communication upgrades, directed staff to develop a charitable events policy, and approved the 2025 financial statements.

• Amended surplus land disposal by-law (By-law #26-25) (Carried)
• Granted provisional consent to severance application 2026-C-02 (Carried)
• Approved validation certificate 2026-V-01 (Carried)
• Passed seasonal waste site key holder agreements (By-law #26-24) (Carried)
• Appointed Chief Building Official and authorized CABS intermunicipal agreement (By-law #26-26) (Carried)
• Approved year-round waste site key holder agreement with Rudy's Creek Excavation (By-law #26-28) (Carried, Armstrong conflicted)
• Approved purchase of fire department paging/dispatch equipment ($2,850 plus monthly fees) (Carried)
• Approved 2025 Consolidated Financial Statements (Carried)

Special Public Meeting

The Council held a special public meeting to hear comments on two planning applications. Both applications were recommended for approval by the planning consultant.

• Application for Consent (File 2026-C-02) for 1413 Basswood Lake Road, requiring a 20 metre right-of-way
• Application for Validation Certificate (File 2026-V-01) for 21 Roberston Road

Council held a special public meeting to hear comments on a consent application and a validation certificate application. No comments or concerns were raised, and no council votes were taken. The meeting adjourned without any approvals or denials.

• Held public meeting for Consent Application 2026-C-02 (no decision)
• Held public meeting for Validation Certificate 2026-V-01 (no decision)

Huron Shores Recreation Committee

The Huron Shores Recreation Committee will review an update on the 2026 ATV Poker Run and discuss plans for community gardens and an outdoor summer movie series. The movie list includes titles like Zootopia 2, Hoppers, and Wicked: For Good.

• 2026 ATV Poker Run update
• Community gardens discussion
• Outdoor summer movie planning: Zootopia 2, Hoppers, Goat, Anaconda, Super Mario Galaxy, Wicked: For Good, Freakier Friday, Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie, Michael

The Huron Shores Recreation Committee approved hosting two outdoor movie events in Iron Bridge and Little Rapids, and authorized contacting local groups about community garden participation. Previous meeting minutes were deferred for corrections.

• Approved hosting outdoor movie 'Hoppers' at Little Rapids Ball Field on July 30, 2026 (carried)
• Approved hosting outdoor movie 'Goat' at Iron Bridge Lions Ball Field (carried)
• Approved motion to contact 4-H Club, EarlyON, and Iron Bridge Agricultural Society about community garden box initiative (carried)
• Deferred approval of April 7 meeting minutes pending corrections

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee will review results of the gravel and culvert replacement tenders, discuss a natural playground at Little Rapids, and address resident concerns about missing guiderails on Chevis Road. They will also receive updates on the Chief Building Official status and public works.

• Little Rapids Natural Playground preliminary site preparation (PL-26-102)
• Gravel tender results
• Culvert replacement tender results (closing May 4, 2026)
• Resident concerns about no guiderails on Chevis Road
• Fire department fleet maintenance reporting

The committee approved a preliminary site preparation for the Little Rapids Natural Playground and recommended awarding a $211,040 gravel contract to Gilbertson Enterprises Limited. It also directed staff to create a maintenance tracking system for the Fire Department and recommended a Road Safety Audit for Chevis Road.

• Adopted previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended preliminary site prep for Little Rapids Natural Playground (unanimous)
• Received CBO status update as information (unanimous)
• Recommended awarding 2026 Gravel Tender to Gilbertson Enterprises Limited ($211,040 plus HST) (unanimous)
• Recommended Council consider Dayton Road Culvert Replacement upon receipt of engineer's report (unanimous)
• Received report on Chevis Road guiderails (unanimous)
• Recommended Council proceed with Road Safety Audit for Chevis Road (unanimous)
• Recommended Council direct staff to establish Fire Department fleet maintenance tracking system (unanimous)

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on the Bright Lake algae bloom, review 2025 community water quality monitoring results, and discuss tree cutting best practices. They will also receive a presentation from the NORDIK Institute and review lab and eDNA results.

• Bright Lake algae bloom presentation
• 2025 Huron Shores water quality monitoring results
• Lab and eDNA results
• Tree cutting best practices
• Presentation from NORDIK Institute

The Environmental Advisory Committee met on April 28, 2026, but made no substantive decisions beyond adopting previous meeting minutes and adjourning. Presentations were received regarding a fishing line recycling program and ongoing water quality monitoring at Bright Lake. Discussion also covered tree cutting best practices and shoreline vegetation protection, but no motions were passed on these topics.

• Adopted minutes of March 10, 2026 meeting (carried)
• Adjourned at 2:48 p.m. (carried)

Special Meeting

The Huron Shores council is holding a special meeting to consider a change order for additional piling requirements on the Potomac Bridge Replacement Project. The only substantive business is this change order, alongside procedural items and a closed session.

• Approve change order for additional piling requirements on Potomac Bridge Replacement Project (PW-26-96)

Council approved Change Order #1 for the Potomac Bridge Replacement Project in the amount of $337,636.74 (excl. HST). The additional funds will be drawn from Bridge Replacement Reserves and Infrastructure Ontario funding. The motion was carried.

• Approved Change Order #1 for Potomac Bridge replacement, $337,636.74 (carried)

Community Development Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss and potentially decide on a preferred location for a farmers' market in Iron Bridge. They will also review surplus commercial lands for rezoning considerations. Other business includes debriefing a community round table, discussing community gardens, and electing a chair and vice chair.

• Confirm preferred farmer's market location in Iron Bridge
• Review surplus commercial lands for rezoning
• Debrief community round table
• Discuss community gardens
• Elect CDAC Chair and Vice Chair

The Community Development Advisory Committee adopted previous meeting minutes, appointed Tim Currie as Chair and Peter Falk as Vice Chair, and supported using the Museum pavilion as the location for the 2026 farmer's market. Members also discussed community roundtable outcomes, volunteer recruitment, surplus lands, and an ATV run, but no formal decisions were made on those items.

• Adopted minutes of February 12 and March 5, 2026
• Appointed Tim Currie as Chair and Peter Falk as Vice Chair until October elections
• Supported Museum pavilion as farmer's market location for 2026 season
• Agreed to continue joint community roundtables with Recreation Committee

Special Public Meeting

This special public meeting considers an amendment to the definition of 'height or building height' in the zoning by-law. The change would measure height from established grade to the mean height level between the base and peak of the roof, consistent with the previous zoning by-law.

• Public hearing on zoning by-law amendment 2026-Z-02 to redefine building height

Council held a special public meeting to receive comments on a proposed zoning by-law amendment (File No. 2026-Z-02). The deputy clerk presented a recommendation for approval, but no questions or comments were received and no vote was taken. The meeting was adjourned without any decision.

Regular Meeting

Council will consider a zoning bylaw amendment defining building height and a motion to replace a pumper truck while deferring an ESU 2 replacement. They will also vote on a Community Emergency Preparedness Grant agreement, an ATV Fun Run authorization, and amendments to the animal control and flood emergency management bylaws. Various reports on public works, the Potomac Bridge, and roads projects are scheduled for discussion.

• By-law #26-19: Zoning Amendment to define building height (File 2026-Z-02)
• Motion to defer ESU 2 replacement and approve Pumper Truck Replacement (FD-26-08)
• By-law #26-20: Authorize Community Emergency Preparedness Grant (CEPG) Transfer Payment Agreement
• By-law #26-22: Amend Animal Control By-law Section 4.7.1(f)
• Motion to amend Flood Emergency Management Plan Annex H(a)

Council passed several by-laws and motions, including a zoning amendment redefining building height and an animal control by-law amendment allowing case-by-case exemptions. The most significant decision was deferring the ESU 2 replacement to prioritize acquiring a new pumper tanker for the fire department. Council also authorized grant applications for emergency preparedness equipment and an accessibility audit at Beharriel Park.

• Approved By-law 26-19 amending height definition (carried)
• Approved By-law 26-20 for Community Emergency Preparedness Grant (carried)
• Approved By-law 26-22 amending animal control by-law (carried)
• Deferred ESU 2 replacement, approved pumper tanker tender (carried)
• Authorized Legion foundation grant application for rescue basket (carried)
• Authorized accessibility audit and EASE grant application (carried)
• Authorized 2026 ATV Fun Run with $2,500 from Ward 1 Recreation Reserve (carried)
• Accepted resignation of firefighter David Membury (carried)

Huron Shores Recreation Committee

The Huron Shores Recreation Committee will discuss the 2026 ATV run and consider appointing a committee co-chair. They will also review minutes from the previous meeting.

• Discussion of 2026 ATV Run
• Appointment of Committee Co-Chair
• Review of February 3, 2026 minutes

The Committee recommended that Council authorize an ATV Fun Run at the Little Rapids Community Hall and Gazebo. It also appointed Councillor Brown as the committee co-Chair.

• Adopted February 3, 2026 meeting minutes
• Recommended authorization of 2026 ATV Fun Run and $2,500 unbudgeted expenditure from Ward 1 Recreation Reserve
• Appointed Councillor Brown as committee co-Chair
• Adjourned meeting at 8:15 p.m.

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee will review a pumper truck replacement and discuss an amendment to the Animal Control By-law regarding Section 4.7.1(f). They will receive updates on the Potomac Bridge and the Public Works monthly report. Grant applications for a Legion charitable foundation and an accessibility audit (EASE grant) will also be considered. The meeting includes a closed session.

• Pumper truck replacement (FD-26-08)
• Amendment to Animal Control By-law Section 4.7.1(f)
• Potomac Bridge update (PW-26-95)
• Application to Royal Canadian Legion charitable foundation
• Accessibility audit and EASE grant application

The Public Services Committee recommended several actions to Council, including funding an accessibility audit for Beharriel Park. They also recommended applying for a rescue basket stretcher and deferring one vehicle replacement to prioritize a pumper tanker.

• Adopted March 3, 2026, meeting minutes
• Recommended application for Fire Station 2 Rescue Basket Stretcher funding
• Recommended Beharriel Park accessibility audit and EASE Grant application
• Approved $4,687.20 plus HST quote from Watts Accessibility Consulting for park audit
• Recommended amending the Animal Control By-law
• Recommended deferring ESU 2 replacement to prioritize a pumper tanker
• Recommended authorizing tender for a 2025 or newer pumper tanker

Mississagi River Monitoring Committee

The Mississagi River Monitoring Committee will review the Mississagi River Water Management Plan, consider a name change to reflect an expanded flood monitoring role, and discuss creating a public emergency preparedness guide. The meeting also includes review of minutes from the April 3 and July 31, 2025 meetings.

• Mississagi River Water Management Plan (informational)
• Committee name change reflecting expanded flood monitoring role
• Emergency preparedness guide (public resource development)
• Review of post‑meeting minutes from Apr 3 2025 and Jul 31 2025
• Discussion period for members

Special Public Meeting

The Municipality of Huron Shores will hold a special public meeting to consider an application to sever land at 904 Dayton Road, creating a 51-acre parcel and retaining a 105.6-acre parcel.

• Public meeting for land severance application (File No: 2026-C-01)
• Consideration of severing ±51 acres and retaining ±105.6 acres
• Meeting to be held at Council Chambers on March 11, 2026

The council met to consider Application for Consent File No: 2026‑C‑01, which proposes to sever 904 Dayton Road into a 51‑acre parcel and a 105.6‑acre parcel. Councillor Tim Currie declared a conflict of interest on the item. Planning Consultant Peter Tonazzo presented the proposal and recommended approval with a wetland‑protection condition. No public comments were received and the meeting was adjourned without a decision.

Regular Meeting

Council will consider several motions including the discontinuation of the Huron Shores and Thessalon Public Library Board agreement, a stage two NOHFC funding application for the recreation centre roof replacement, and the award of a tender for a 2026 plow truck. Other items include additional funds for the Potomac Bridge project and an adjustment to the Highway 17 incident response area.

• Discontinuation of Huron Shores and Thessalon Public Library Board agreement
• Stage two NOHFC funding application for Huron Shores Recreation Centre roof replacement
• Award of tender for 2026 plow truck combination unit
• Additional funds from bridge reserve for Potomac Bridge project
• Proposed adjustment to Highway 17 motor vehicle incident response area

The council adopted the February 11, 2026 minutes and approved several by‑laws and policy amendments. It granted provisional consent for a land severance at 904 Dayton Road and authorized multiple contracts, including culverts and a new plow truck. The council also supported a stage‑two NOHFC funding application for a recreation‑centre roof replacement and approved employee training and education assistance requests.

• Granted provisional consent for Application File No. 2026‑C‑01 (904 Dayton Road) (CARRIED)
• Approved By‑law 2026‑16 to authorize MHIP‑HSWS transfer payment (CARRIED)
• Approved By‑law 2026‑17 to authorize NOHFC conditional contribution (CARRIED)
• Accepted resignations of Joanne Falk and BreighAnn Fairburn from Community Development Advisory Committee (CARRIED)
• Amended B 2.15 Electronic Monitoring Policy to include dash cameras (CARRIED)
• Authorized award of $242,507.58 culvert contract to Atlantic Industries Limited (CARRIED)
• Authorized purchase of a new plow truck unit for $458,626.21 from TMS Truck Centre (CARRIED)
• Approved participation in the 'Advancing Economic Development Opportunities – Year 2' course under the Education Assistance Program (CARRIED)

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee will hear a presentation from NORDIK Institute on findings from the Bright Lake Algae Bloom Assessment and Community Water Monitoring Program. The committee will discuss trends, concerns, and potential recommendations. They will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Presentation of Bright Lake algae bloom assessment and water monitoring results (Kiki Vetrie, NORDIK Institute)
• Approval of minutes from Jan 22, 2026 and Dec 9, 2025 meetings

The Environmental Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the December 9, 2025 and January 22, 2026 meetings. The committee then moved to adjourn the March 10, 2026 meeting at 3:21 p.m. No other formal actions were taken.

• Adopted minutes of Dec 9 2025 and Jan 22 2026 meetings (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:21 p.m. (carried)

Huron Shores Recreation Committee

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Community Development Advisory Committee

The Community Development Advisory Committee will hold a special joint meeting with the Huron Shores Recreation Committee to discuss event awareness and potential collaboration. The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on March 5, 2026, in Council Chambers.

• Special joint meeting with Huron Shores Recreation Committee
• Discussion on event awareness and coordination
• Community Organization Roundtable
• Meeting set for March 5, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.

The Community Development Advisory Committee formally acknowledged the resignation of member Breigh Ann Fairburn. A motion to adjourn the meeting was moved, seconded and carried, ending the session at 8:28 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 9, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

• Acknowledged resignation of Breigh Ann Fairburn
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee will discuss proposed updates to 2026 user fees for public works, parks and recreation, and waste sites. They will also review a Potomac Bridge update, a 2026 public works project progress report, and a recommendation for supplier selection and purchase authorization for Dayton Road culverts. The meeting includes a closed session item.

• Proposed updates to 2026 User Fees and Charges for Public Works, Parks and Recreation, and Waste Sites
• Recommendation for supplier selection and purchase authorization for Dayton Road culverts (PW-26-91)
• Potomac Bridge update (PW-26-90)
• 2026 Public Works Project Progress Report with Roads Project Tracking Sheet
• Minutes of previous meeting (February 3, 2026)

The Public Services Committee adopted the February 3, 2026 minutes. It received an update on the Potomac Bridge. The committee recommended that council approve 2026 user‑fee updates for Public Works, Waste Sites and Parks and Recreation. It also recommended that council authorize a $242,507.58 purchase of two culverts for Dayton Road from Atlantic Industries Limited.

• Adopted February 3, 2026 minutes (carried)
• Received Potomac Bridge update (carried)
• Recommended council approve 2026 user‑fee updates (carried)
• Recommended council authorize purchase of Dayton Road culverts for $242,507.58 (carried)