Huron Shores public meetings in 2022

Special Meeting

This was a short special meeting of Huron Shores Council. The only substantive item was a decision to renew the municipal insurance policy for 2023. The meeting was called to order at 4:06 p.m. and adjourned at 4:12 p.m.

• Renewed Municipal Insurance Policy for 2023 with Northern Insurance Brokers Inc. on behalf of Marsh Canada Limited

Council voted to renew the Municipal Insurance Policy for 2023. The policy was renewed with Northern Insurance Brokers Inc. on behalf of Marsh Canada Limited.

• Renewed 2023 Municipal Insurance Policy with Northern Insurance Brokers Inc. on behalf of Marsh Canada Limited (Carried)

Regular Meeting

The Huron Shores Council held its regular meeting on December 14, 2022, approving routine accounts, several by-laws, and committee appointments. Key decisions included authorizing borrowing from RBC, entering into waste disposal site key agreements, and accepting a conditional contribution for Sowerby Hall renovations. Two floodplain mapping by-laws were deferred to the January 11, 2023 meeting.

• Approved general accounts for November 2022 totaling $355,175.72
• Passed By-law #22-96 to authorize borrowing from Royal Bank of Canada for 2023
• Passed By-law #22-97 for Sowerby Hall renovation funding from Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
• Passed By-laws #22-92 to #22-95 for waste disposal site key agreements with MacFarlane Haulage, K & H Sanitation, Midway Lumber Mills, and Birchland Veneer
• Deferred By-laws #22-100 and #22-101 on floodplain mapping to January 11, 2023

Council approved several by-laws for waste disposal site access and professional engineering services for landfills. The board authorized borrowing from the Royal Bank of Canada and accepted the resignation of Fire Chief Jim Kent. Two items regarding floodplain mapping were deferred to the January 11 meeting.

• Approved $355,175.72 in general accounts (CARRIED)
• Passed By-law #22-96 to authorize borrowing from Royal Bank of Canada (CARRIED)
• Approved By-law #22-98 and #22-99 for AECOM Canada Ltd. waste management and engineering services (CARRIED)
• Approved By-law #22-97 for Sowerby Hall renovation funding via Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (CARRIED)
• Accepted resignation of Fire Chief Jim Kent effective December 31, 2022 (CARRIED)
• Deferred By-laws #22-100 and #22-101 regarding floodplain mapping to January 11 (DEFERRED)
• Authorized free Sowerby Hall use for Euchre Club and Quilter's Group only (CARRIED)
• Set regular council meetings for the second Wednesday of every month (CARRIED)

Regular Meeting

Council appointed a new Deputy Head of Council and updated signing authorities via by-laws. Additionally, the council appointed a new member to the local fire department.

• Appointed Councillor Falk as Deputy Head of Council (By-law 22-88) - CARRIED
• Appointed Signing Authorities and rescinded By-law 22-66 (By-law 22-89) - CARRIED
• Appointed Jon Lalonde to Huron Shores Fire Department, Station #1 - CARRIED
• Deferred adoption of Council Minutes to December 14, 2022
• Passed Confirming By-law 22-90 to authorize actions from the meeting - CARRIED

Regular Meeting

At its regular meeting, Huron Shores Council approved several by-laws, including a new fee tariff effective January 1, 2023, authorization for fire department cost recovery, and a winter snowplowing/sanding services agreement with Northern Equipment Sales and Service. Council also approved general accounts totaling $432,342.43, accepted a resignation, and authorized EDAC members to attend a virtual meeting with IESO RFP applicants.

• Approved By-law 22-84 prescribing a tariff of fees for services or use of property, effective January 1, 2023
• Approved By-law 22-85 authorizing cost recovery for fire suppression services
• Approved By-law 22-86 for 2022/2023 winter snowplowing/sanding services with Northern Equipment Sales and Service
• Approved general accounts for October 2022 totaling $432,342.43
• Accepted resignation of Sue Lane, back-up Landfill Site/Grounds Maintenance Caretaker

Council passed several by-laws including a new tariff of fees for services and a cost recovery by-law for the fire department. An agreement was approved for 2022/2023 winter snowplowing services, and municipal audit services were awarded to KPMG LLP.

• Approved $432,342.43 for October 2022 General Accounts (Carried)
• Approved $544.85 for ANP Office Supply Account (Carried)
• Approved $10,991.52 for Tulloch Engineering Account (Carried)
• Passed By-law 22-83 to contract KPMG LLP for Municipal Audit Services (Carried)
• Passed By-law 22-84 to prescribe a Tariff of Fees for Services or Use of Property effective Jan 1, 2023 (Carried)
• Passed By-law 22-85 to authorize cost recovery for Huron Shores Fire Department services (Carried)
• Passed By-law 22-86 to contract Northern Equipment Sales and Service for 2022/2023 winter snowplowing (Carried)
• Accepted resignation of Sue Lane and authorized hiring of a back-up Landfill Site/Grounds Maintenance Caretaker (Carried)

Regular Meeting

Council received a planning report recommending adoption of new flood risk areas identified by Hatch Ltd. and initiated a rezoning application to amend the Zoning By-law. Council also passed several by-laws for winter maintenance contracts and approved a new banking services agreement with RBC.

• Adopted Hatch Ltd. flood risk areas as engineered flood lines and initiated rezoning to amend Zoning By-law #18-18
• By-law #22-79: Sales agreement with Ferrovial Services for abrasive sand for winter maintenance
• By-law #22-80: Agreement with Evolugen (Brookfield Renewable) for Red Rock Road plowing 2022-23
• By-law #22-81: Agreement with Leroy Construction for plowing Dean Lake Bridge and Lavigne Road
• Awarded 5-year banking services agreement to Royal Bank of Canada (RFP FN-22-33)

Council approved new flood risk areas based on Hatch Ltd. reporting and initiated a rezoning application. The municipality also awarded a five-year banking services contract to the Royal Bank of Canada and passed several winter maintenance agreements.

• Approved replacing Official Plan flood risk areas with Hatch Ltd. engineered flood lines
• Initiated rezoning application for habitable structure openings and inland lake setbacks
• Awarded 5-year banking services agreement to Royal Bank of Canada
• Approved By-law #22-79 for abrasive sand purchase from Ferrovial Services
• Approved By-law #22-80 for Red Rock Road plowing with Evolugen
• Approved By-law #22-81 for plowing Dean Lake Bridge and Lavigne Road with Leroy Construction
• Extended 2022-23 snowplowing contract with J. Underhill Excavation Ltd.
• Passed resolution opposing Ontario Bill 3 regarding mayoral powers

Regular Meeting

Huron Shores Council held its regular meeting on October 12, 2022, approving payments, authorizing tenders for snow plowing/sanding and caretaker services, and directing staff to seek quotations for recreational and corporate strategic plans. Council also terminated its agreement with LAS as Closed Meeting Investigator, making the Ontario Ombudsman the default investigator, and approved further discussion with Evolugen about fire services at Aubrey Falls Generating Station.

• Approved general accounts for September 2022 totaling $657,917.44
• Authorized tender for Cleaning Caretaker Contract to commence January 2023
• Authorized tender for snow plowing/sanding services for 2022/2023 winter season (passed 6 to 1)
• Terminated LAS Closed Meeting Investigator agreement; Ontario Ombudsman becomes default
• Approved combined Pay Equity and Compensation Review at $5,500 total cost

Council approved several actions including authorizing a tender for snow plowing/sanding services for the 2022/2023 winter season (carried 6-1), terminating the Closed Meeting Investigator agreement with LAS and defaulting to the Ontario Ombudsman, and expanding a pay equity review to include a compensation review at a total cost of $5,500. Council also authorized a tender for a cleaning caretaker contract and directed staff to seek quotations for a recreational and corporate strategic plan to be included in the 2023 budget.

• Authorized tender for snow plowing/sanding services for 2022/2023 winter season (6-1)
• Terminated Closed Meeting Investigator agreement with LAS; Ontario Ombudsman becomes default investigator
• Expanded pay equity review to include compensation review, total cost $5,500 ($1,800 from working reserves)
• Authorized tender for cleaning caretaker contract commencing January 2023
• Rescinded previous resolution and directed staff to seek quotations for recreational and corporate strategic plan for 2023 budget
• Acknowledged internal hiring of Jason Anderson as Permanent/Part-time Ward 4 Landfill Operator
• Approved payment of General Accounts for September 2022 ($657,917.44)
• Authorized further discussion with Evolugen regarding fire protection services at Aubrey Falls Generating Station

Regular Meeting

Huron Shores Council held its regular meeting on September 28, 2022, passing several by-laws including a new animal regulation by-law and land use agreements for municipal signage. Council also adopted an Electronic Monitoring of Employees at Work Policy and approved a motion requesting provincial changes to help attract doctors. The meeting included a closed session regarding H&M COFI Corporation.

• By-law #22-76 to regulate animals, repealing By-law #00-08
• By-law #22-74: land use agreement for municipal billboard signage at 22053 Hwy. 17 (Miller)
• By-law #22-75: land use agreement for municipal identification signage at 25152 Hwy. 17 (823292 Ontario Ltd)
• Adopted Electronic Monitoring of Employees at Work Policy (CL-22-62)
• Motion requesting Ontario to fund and change legislation to attract family doctors

Council passed three by-laws including a new animal regulation by-law (22-76) that repeals the previous one, and two land use agreements for municipal signage. It also adopted an electronic monitoring policy for employees, acknowledged the retirement of a landfill operator, accepted a fire department resignation, and passed a motion urging Ontario to ease licensing for foreign-trained doctors.

• Passed By-law 22-74 for municipal billboard signage on Miller property (carried)
• Passed By-law 22-75 for municipal identification signage on 823292 Ontario Ltd property (carried)
• Passed By-law 22-76 to regulate animals, repealing By-law 00-08 (carried)
• Adopted Electronic Monitoring of Employees at Work Policy (carried)
• Acknowledged retirement of Landfill Operator Tom Carnahan, effective Oct 1, 2022 (carried)
• Accepted resignation of Don Siemens from Fire Department, Station 1 (carried)
• Passed motion requesting Ontario to fund and change legislation for foreign-trained doctors (carried)
• Directed CAO/Clerk to request H&M COFI change Municipality's designation on website (carried)

Regular Meeting

Huron Shores Council held its regular meeting on September 14, 2022, approving payments, land severances, a zoning by-law, and several administrative motions. The meeting included decisions on property consents, tax adjustments, fire department appointments, and a floodplain mapping application.

• Approved General Accounts for August 2022 totaling $646,739.94
• Granted provisional consent to sever 3 acres at 35 Walker Road (File 2022-C-02)
• Granted provisional consent to sever 39.5 acres at 1423A/B/C Basswood Lake Road (File 2022-C-03)
• Passed By-law #22-72 to rezone from Waterfront Residential to Recreational Commercial (File 2022-Z-03)
• Committed $30,312.00 toward Sowerby Hall renovation project #7510139

Council approved two provisional consents for land severances: a 3-acre parcel at 35 Walker Road and a 39.5-acre parcel on Basswood Lake Road, both subject to conditions including surveys and public health approvals. Council also adopted a site-specific zoning bylaw, accepted resignations, appointed new firefighters, and authorized a flood mapping grant application. Several other administrative motions were passed, including amending the year-end acknowledgement policy to provide $100 grocery gift cards instead of turkeys.

• Granted provisional consent for severance at 35 Walker Road (3 acres from 24 acres) (carried)
• Granted provisional consent for severance at 1423A-C Basswood Lake Road (39.5 acres from 71.6 acres) (carried)
• Adopted By-law #22-72 for site-specific zoning amendment from Waterfront Residential to Recreational Commercial (carried)
• Accepted resignation of equipment operator Richard Lyndon (carried)
• Accepted resignations of Gerald Daub and Danielle Gagnon from Fire Department Station 2 (carried)
• Appointed Brent McVicar and John Millan to Fire Department Station 2, subject to medical approval (carried)
• Authorized application to Federal Flood Hazard Identification and Mapping Program for floodplain mapping (carried)
• Amended Year-End Acknowledgement Policy to provide $100 grocery gift cards instead of turkeys for employees with 100+ hours (carried)

Regular Meeting

Council voted not to proceed with the proposed investment in the H&M COFI Project, redirecting the $190,000 budgeted amount toward the Potomac Bridge reconstruction. Council also approved several other items, including a land severance, a new recreation committee, and a health plan renewal. The meeting included declarations of pecuniary interest from two councillors and a closed session.

• Redirected $190,000 from H&M COFI investment to Potomac Bridge reconstruction (carried)
• Approved provisional consent for land severance at 35B Pine Ridge Road (carried)
• Established Central Algoma Compliance Audit Joint Committee via By-law #22-70 (carried)
• Combined Little Rapids and Iron Bridge recreation committees into one Huron Shores Recreation Committee (carried)
• Amended Departure Gift Policy to $50 per year of service (7-1)
• Renewed Health Benefit Plan with Equitable Life for 2022/2023 (carried)
• Authorized cost estimates for updated sidewalk beautification design in Iron Bridge (carried)
• Accepted resignation of Cordell Reid from Fire Department Station #2 (carried)

Special Public Meeting

The council held a special public meeting to hear comments on two planning applications. No decisions were made; the meeting was procedural, allowing public input on a consent application to sever 3 acres at 35 Walker Rd and a combined consent and rezoning application at Basswood Lake Rd. The planning consultant recommended approval of both applications, but council took no action.

• No decisions made; public meeting only

Regular Meeting

Council approved four by-laws amending procurement, signing authorities, emergency management, and extending the animal control MOU with Blind River. It also approved payments totaling over $855,000, including general accounts and specific vendor accounts. Two motions were deferred: one to amend the entrance culvert policy and another to amend the animal control and clean yard by-laws. A motion to support including mailing addresses on voters lists was defeated.

• Approved general accounts for June 2022 totaling $849,773.39
• Approved Tulloch Engineering account of $3,277.62
• Approved Armstrong Enterprises account of $2,000.00
• Approved Hughes Supply account of $250.40
• Passed By-law #22-65 amending Procurement Policy and rescinding By-law #13-15
• Passed By-law #22-66 appointing Signing Authorities and rescinding By-law #20-64
• Passed By-law #22-67 amending Emergency Management Program and rescinding By-law #18-74
• Passed By-law #22-68 extending MOU with Town of Blind River for Animal Control and By-law Enforcement to Dec 31, 2022

Special Public Meeting

This special public meeting was held to hear comments on a consent application to sever a 1.8-hectare parcel at 35B Pine Ridge Road. The planning consultant recommended approval subject to Algoma Public Health approval, and no public comments were made. Council did not vote on the application at this meeting.

• Application for Consent File No. 2022-C-01 to sever 1.8 hectares from 2.3 hectares at 35B Pine Ridge Road, PIN 31446-0501
• Planning consultant recommended approval subject to Algoma Public Health approval
• Public meeting closed at 7:05 p.m. with no comments from attendees

The special public meeting was held to hear comments on a consent application to sever a 1.8-hectare parcel from a larger property at 35B Pine Ridge Road. No decision was made; the meeting was procedural, with no public comments offered. The planning consultant recommended approval subject to Algoma Public Health approval.

• No decisions made; public meeting held for Application for Consent File No. 2022-C-01

Regular Meeting

Huron Shores Council held its regular meeting on June 22, 2022, covering a range of administrative and operational items. Key decisions included suspending the COVID-19 vaccination policy, approving a $4,000 election services contract, amending the procurement policy to raise tender thresholds, and authorizing a sole-source fire truck purchase. Council also received a flood risk assessment presentation and passed several by-laws, including appointments and a zoning amendment.

• Suspended COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, replaced with Healthy Workplace Policy
• Approved $4,000 + HST contract with DataFix for election management services
• Amended Procurement Policy: written quotes up to $74,999, tenders from $75,000
• Authorized sole-source purchase of fire department replacement truck ($66,000 budget)
• Approved By-law 22-63 for Trans Canada Trail funding to rehabilitate Veterans Bridge

Council suspended the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, replacing it with a Healthy Workplace Policy, and made several appointments and approvals, including new CAO/Clerk and Deputy Clerk, a banking services RFP, a sole-source fire truck purchase, and a rebranded logo. All motions carried unanimously.

• Suspended COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, replaced with Healthy Workplace Policy (carried)
• Appointed Natashia Roberts as CAO/Clerk (carried)
• Appointed Amber Burgler as Deputy Clerk (carried)
• Authorized RFP for banking services (carried)
• Approved sole-source purchase of fire dept. replacement truck (carried)
• Approved rebranded logo with White Pine change (carried)
• Authorized seasonal turtle crossing signs on three roads (carried)
• Approved procurement policy amendments raising tender thresholds (carried)

Special Public Meeting

Huron Shores Council held a special public meeting to hear comments on a site-specific zoning amendment (File No. 2022-Z-02) for 426 Lakeview, Con. 2, Lot 11 SPt, Thompson Township. The amendment would increase accessory use lot coverage from 2% to 2.5% to allow a 28ft x 32ft garage in a Waterfront Residential Zone. Planning Consultant Peter Tonazzo recommended approval, noting the total lot coverage would be about 4.5%, below the 7% main building limit. One letter of objection from Mr. and Mrs. Robins raised concerns about possible commercial use; the applicant, BreighAnn Fairburn, confirmed the garage is for storage only. The public meeting closed at 7:09 p.m. with no decision recorded in these minutes.

• Site-specific zoning amendment File No. 2022-Z-02 for 426 Lakeview, Thompson Township
• Proposed increase in accessory lot coverage from 2% to 2.5%
• Construction of a 28ft x 32ft garage in Waterfront Residential Zone
• Letter of objection from Mr. and Mrs. Robins regarding potential commercial use
• Planning Consultant recommended approval; applicant confirmed garage for storage only

The special public meeting was held to consider a site-specific zoning amendment (File No. 2022-Z-02) to increase accessory use lot coverage from 2% to 2.5% for a 28ft x 32ft garage at 426 Lakeview, Thompson Township. Planning Consultant Tonazzo recommended approval, noting the total lot coverage would be about 4.5%, below the 7% main building limit. One objection letter from Mr. and Mrs. Robins raised concerns about possible commercial use, but the applicant clarified the garage is for storage only. No decision was made at this meeting; it was a public input session.

• Public meeting held for zoning amendment File No. 2022-Z-02 (no vote)
• Planning consultant recommended approval of the zoning amendment
• Applicant confirmed garage will be used for storage, not commercial
• Public meeting closed at 7:09 p.m.

Regular Meeting

Huron Shores Council held its regular meeting on June 8, 2022, receiving a clean audit report from KPMG and approving the 2021 financial statements. Council also passed multiple by-laws for service agreements, including payment processing, gravel supply, grass cutting, and roadside brushing, and made appointments to the fire department.

• Approved 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements as presented by KPMG (clean audit)
• By-law 22-49: Service agreement with Paya Canada for online payment processing (2.99% fee vs current 3.25%)
• By-law 22-51: Agreement with Bernt Gilbertson Enterprises for 2022 gravel requirements
• By-law 22-52: Agreement with TMI Brushing for roadside grass cutting ($17,800, up from $14,000 last year)
• By-law 22-57: Roadside brushing contract with JI Enterprises at $145.00/hour

Council approved the 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements as presented by KPMG, along with several by-laws for service agreements including gravel supply, roadside grass cutting, and brushing. They also adopted the 2022 Asset Management Plan and appointed two new firefighters. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements (carried)
• Adopted 2022 Asset Management Plan (carried)
• Approved gravel supply agreement with Bernt Gilbertson Enterprises (carried)
• Approved roadside grass cutting contract with TMI Brushing (carried)
• Approved roadside brushing contract with JI Enterprises at $145/hr (carried)
• Approved payment of general accounts for May 2022 totaling $353,145.24 (carried)
• Appointed Trent Smith and Kegan Barber to Fire Department Station #1 (carried)
• Authorized late roads donation payment of $300 to Cressey Road Committee (carried)

Community Development Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Huron Shores Community Development Advisory Committee meeting on 2022-06-02 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

Regular Meeting

Council approved six by-laws covering land use agreements for dry hydrants, a Disconnect from Work Policy, a Driveway Culvert Policy, standardized waste site operations, a GrantMatch agreement, and a confidential EV charging agreement. They also supported Huron Central Railway's funding efforts, authorized a Hatch flood risk presentation, and directed staff to investigate a volunteer policy. A motion to request a moratorium on new gravel mining applications was defeated.

• Approved By-law #22-41 for dry hydrant land use agreement (carried)
• Approved By-law #22-42 for dry hydrant land use agreement (carried)
• Approved By-law #22-43 adopting Disconnect from Work Policy (carried)
• Approved By-law #22-44 adopting Driveway Culvert Policy (carried)
• Approved By-law #22-45 standardizing waste disposal site operations (carried)
• Approved By-law #22-46 with GrantMatch Corp. (6-1, MacKinnon nay, Bilodeau abstain)
• Approved By-law #22-47 confidential agreement with Ontario Charging Network (carried)
• Defeated motion requesting moratorium on new gravel mining applications

Regular Meeting

At its May 18, 2022 regular meeting, Huron Shores Council approved several by-laws, contracts, and policies, including a recycling contract extension, an engineering agreement for the Potomac Bridge replacement, and a grant agreement for asset management. Council also awarded tenders for surface treatment, calcium, blades, culverts, sign posts, roadside grass cutting, and gravel, and authorized negotiations for animal control services with the Town of Blind River. Several items were deferred or referred to committee, including a proposed waste disposal fee change and a flood risk assessment presentation.

• Approved 2022 amalgamated tenders totaling $294,166.88 (Ellwood Robinson Inc., Pollard Distribution Inc., VBL Valley Blades, Iconix Waterworks)
• Awarded 2022 Gravel Tender to Bernt Gilbertson Enterprises Ltd. for $107,150.00
• Awarded 2022 Roadside Grass Cutting Contract to TMI Brushing for $17,800.00 plus $110.00/hour
• Passed By-law #22-38 for engineering services with Tulloch Engineering Inc. for Potomac Bridge Replacement
• Authorized contract negotiations with Town of Blind River for animal control and by-law enforcement services

Council approved a one-year extension of the recycling contract with Green For Life Environmental Inc. (GFL) until the Blue Box transition, passing 5-1 with one abstention. Several other by-laws and contracts were approved, including an engineering agreement for the Potomac Bridge Replacement and the 2022 gravel tender. A motion to amend the waste disposal site by-law was approved with the fee schedule removed for further review.

• Approved By-law #22-36 extending recycling contract with GFL (5-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved By-law #22-37 regulating election signs (carried)
• Approved By-law #22-38 for Tulloch Engineering services for Potomac Bridge Replacement (carried)
• Approved By-law #22-39 for Federation of Canadian Municipalities asset management grant (carried)
• Approved amendment to By-law #16-08 on waste site operations, fee schedule struck for further review (carried)
• Adopted Driveway Culvert Policy, to be adopted by by-law May 25 (carried)
• Adopted Disconnect From Work Policy (carried)
• Awarded 2022 gravel tender to Bernt Gilbertson Enterprises Ltd. for $107,150 (carried)

Community Development Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Community Development Advisory Committee meeting on May 5, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Regular Meeting

Council passed several by-laws, including establishing 2022 tax ratios and rates, authorizing $3,707,414 to be raised through taxation for municipal expenditures. They also approved a website redesign contract with 2Gen.Net for $21,865.50 plus annual hosting, and a $200 bursary for a graduating student. A delegation from the Reform Gravel Mining Coalition presented a petition for a moratorium on gravel mining, but no action was taken.

• Adopted 2022 tax rates by-law (22-32), authorizing $3,707,414 raised through taxation (carried)
• Approved website redesign contract with 2Gen.Net for $21,865.50 plus $2,400 annual hosting (carried)
• Approved $200 bursary to Central Algoma Secondary School for a graduating resident student (carried)
• Approved application for Royal Canadian Legion funding for four ice water rescue suits and one equipment sled (carried)
• Approved participation in Household Hazardous Waste Day with Town of Blind River (carried)
• Supported in principle Lake of Bays resolution on greywater and floating accommodation regulations (carried)
• Adopted fire department honoraria by-law (22-33) totaling $44,311 (carried)
• Approved Canada Summer Jobs funding agreement with Service Canada (carried)

Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of Huron Shores council to review the 2022 draft budget, including bridge inspection reports and a 10-year road inventory plan. Council will also consider a request from the Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Provincial Command Branches and Ladies' Auxiliaries Charitable Foundation. The meeting includes a closed session and adjournment.

• 2022 Draft Budget Review (FN-22-18)
• Huron Shores Bridge Inspection Reports (Jan 13, 2022)
• Road Inventory - 10 year plan
• Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Provincial Command Branches and Ladies' Auxiliaries Charitable Foundation request

Special Public Meeting

The special public meeting was held to hear comments on a proposed site-specific zoning amendment (File No. 2022-Z-01) to allow a fire training facility in the industrial park east of Thessalon. Planning consultant recommended approval, citing adequate separation from nearby homes. One resident raised concerns about property value and noise; fire chief addressed them. No decision was made at this meeting; it was a public input session only.

• Public meeting held for zoning amendment File No. 2022-Z-01 (no vote taken)
• Planning consultant recommended approval of the zoning amendment
• Fire chief provided details on training frequency and noise mitigation

Regular Meeting

Council approved hiring Hicks Morley to draft an employment contract for Deputy Clerk Roberts, who becomes CAO/Clerk on July 4, 2022. They also approved general accounts of $482,155.22, extended tender deadlines for gravel, grass cutting, and brushing to May 6, 2022, and set a special meeting for April 20 to review the 2022 budget.

• Approved payment of general accounts for March 2022 totaling $482,155.22
• Authorized hiring of Hicks Morley by single source to draft employment contract for new CAO/Clerk
• Extended tender closing for 2022 Gravel Requirements, Roadside Grass Cutting, and Roadside Brushing to 4:00 p.m., May 6, 2022
• Set special meeting for April 20, 2022 to review 2022 Budget
• Approved $200 bursaries to Ecole Secondaire Catholique Jeunesse-Nord and W.C. Eaket Secondary School

Council approved hiring the law firm Hicks Morley to draft an employment contract for Deputy Clerk Roberts, who will become CAO/Clerk on July 4, 2022. They also extended the tender closing date for gravel, grass cutting, and brushing to May 6, 2022, and approved several other routine items including accounts, by-laws, and donations.

• Approved hiring Hicks Morley to draft employment contract for new CAO/Clerk (carried)
• Extended tender closing for gravel, grass cutting, brushing to May 6, 2022 (carried)
• Approved $482,155.22 in general accounts for March 2022 (carried)
• Approved $7,820.60 payment to Tulloch Engineering (carried)
• Approved $114.46 payment to Hughes Supply (carried)
• Passed by-laws 22-23 to 22-27 (delegation, waste site key agreements) (carried)
• Approved $800 donation to Iron Bridge Agricultural Society for Music Fest (carried)
• Approved $200 bursaries to two secondary schools (carried)

Regular Meeting

The Huron Shores Council held its regular meeting on March 23, 2022, and made several decisions. It authorized tenders for 2022 gravel supply, roadside grass cutting, and roadside brushing, all closing April 22, 2022. Council also updated the travel policy to adopt CRA mileage and meal rates, and approved a $3,000 donation to the Iron Bridge Lions Club. Several other items were discussed, including a grant application for a strategic plan update and a contract extension for blue box collection.

• Tender for 5,000 cu. yds. of 5/8” Granular “M” Gravel, distributed across Wards 1, 2, and 4
• Tender for 2022 Municipal Roadside Grass Cutting and Roadside Brushing
• Travel policy updated to CRA rates: $0.61/km, $23.00/meal, $69.00/day
• Donation of $3,000.00 to Iron Bridge Lions Club
• Application to Ontario Trillium Foundation Resilient Communities Fund for Corporate Strategy & Economic Development Action Plan

Council authorized tenders for 2022 gravel supply, roadside grass cutting, and roadside brushing, all closing April 22, 2022. It also approved several agreements, including maintenance contracts for two John Deere graders and a microgrant with the Invasive Species Centre. Council accepted MPAC property assessment settlements and a tax incentive approval, and updated the travel policy to adopt CRA mileage and meal rates.

• Tendered 5,000 cu. yds. of 5/8" Granular 'M' Gravel for Wards 1, 2, 4 (carried)
• Authorized tender for 2022 Roadside Grass Cutting (carried)
• Authorized tender for 2022 Roadside Brushing (carried)
• Approved By-law #22-20 with Invasive Species Centre for microgrant (carried)
• Approved By-law #22-21 with Brandt Tractor for grader maintenance (carried)
• Accepted MPAC Minutes of Settlement for Roll No. 57 24 000 016 22200 (carried)
• Accepted MPAC Tax Incentive Approval for Roll No. 57 24 000 011 06300 (carried)
• Updated Travel Policy to CRA mileage ($0.61/km) and meal rates ($23/meal, $69/day) (carried)

Regular Meeting

Huron Shores Council held its regular meeting on March 9, 2022, approving general accounts totaling $389,120.85 for February, along with specific payments to Tulloch Engineering ($26,617.75), Hughes Supply ($440.07), and Nancy Richards ($37.99). Council also authorized a one-year maintenance contract with Brandt Tractor for two municipal graders at $5,594.74 each, and directed staff to contact the MTO about safety concerns at the Beaton Road and Highway 17 intersection. In closed session, Council voted 6-3 to transition the Deputy Clerk and Deputy Clerk (in training) to Clerk/Administrator and Deputy Clerk roles effective July 4, 2022, with the current Clerk/Administrator remaining as training coordinator until December 31, 2022.

• Approved February general accounts of $389,120.85
• Authorized Brandt Tractor grader maintenance contract, $5,594.74 per grader for 1 year
• Directed staff to contact MTO re: safety at Beaton Road and Highway 17 intersection
• Approved letter of support for Thessalon Coast Trail initiative
• Accepted resignations of two volunteer firefighters (Rene Dubois, Michael Nicholson)

Community Development Advisory Committee

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Regular Meeting

Council passed several by-laws and resolutions, including an agreement with Algoma Manor for temporary shelter at Sowerby Hall, a fire dispatch extension with Sault Area Hospital, and a NORDS funding agreement for dry hydrants and Potomac Bridge replacement. Council also decided not to continue requiring proof of vaccination at municipal facilities once the province lifts the mandate, and authorized an accessibility grant application for Beharriell Park. A closed session addressed labour relations, resulting in a temporary pay grade increase for the Deputy Clerk.

• By-law #22-15: Agreement with Algoma Manor for temporary shelter at Sowerby Hall
• By-law #22-16: Fire dispatch extension with Sault Area Hospital (CACC) until March 31, 2025
• By-law #22-17: NORDS funding agreement for dry hydrants and Potomac Bridge replacement
• Motion to not require proof of vaccination at municipal recreation facilities once province lifts mandate
• Application for Inclusive Community Grants for accessibility upgrades at Beharriell Park (beach mats, wheelchair)

Council passed a by-law to enter an agreement with Algoma Manor for temporary shelter at Sowerby Hall, and approved a fire dispatch extension with Sault Area Hospital. Council also decided not to require proof of vaccination for municipal recreation facilities once the province lifts the mandate, and authorized an application for accessibility upgrades at Beharriell Park. A resolution was passed requesting the province to dissolve the Ontario Land Tribunal.

• Adopted minutes of Feb 9, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Passed By-law #22-15 for temporary shelter agreement with Algoma Manor (Sowerby Hall) (carried)
• Passed By-law #22-16 for fire dispatch extension with Sault Area Hospital CACC, effective Apr 1, 2022 to Mar 31, 2025 (carried)
• Passed By-law #22-17 for NORDS funding agreement, authorizing Deputy Clerk and Treasurer to sign (carried)
• Appointed Jason Harrington to Fire Department Station #1, subject to medical approval (carried)
• Resolved not to require proof of vaccination for municipal recreation facilities once province lifts mandate (carried)
• Authorized application to Inclusive Community Grants for accessibility upgrades at Beharriell Park (carried)
• Requested Ontario government to dissolve Ontario Land Tribunal (carried)

Regular Meeting

This agenda for the February 9, 2022 regular meeting of Huron Shores, ON is purely procedural boilerplate. It contains no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions, only embedded video and software interface text. No substantive business is identified for discussion or action.

Council supported the Fire Department's proposal to develop a fire training facility in the Huron Shores Industrial Area, directing staff to proceed with a rezoning application and a business case. Council also passed the 2022 interim tax levy by-law, approved several accounts, and authorized participation in the 2022 Amalgamated Tender. A plan to transition the Deputy Clerk to Clerk/Administrator was deferred pending wage information.

• Supported Fire Department proposal for fire training facility in Industrial Area (carried)
• Approved By-law #22-11 levying interim rates, taxes and charges for 2022 (carried)
• Approved By-law #22-12 Municipal Forest Fire Management Agreement (carried)
• Approved By-law #22-13 Municipal Modernization Program transfer payment agreement (carried)
• Approved payment of General Accounts for January 2022, $518,124.65 (carried)
• Approved payment to Tulloch Engineering, $3,972.63 (carried)
• Approved payment to Hughes Supply, $60.90 (carried)
• Deferred Clerk/Administrator transition recommendation pending wage info

Community Development Advisory Committee

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Regular Meeting

This agenda for the Huron Shores Regular Meeting on January 26, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The text is limited to system-generated placeholders and interface labels, with no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed.

Council accepted an offer of $5,000 plus survey and legal fees from Mr. Clapp and Mr. Morningstar for the purchase of surplus Block 'A', the only response received by the January 7th deadline. Several by-laws were passed, including a site-specific zoning amendment, a waste site key holder agreement with GFL, and a conditional contribution agreement for renovating the Iron Bridge Recreation Centre canteen. Council also authorized a $1,000 sponsorship for the 2022 Ontario Ice Fishing Challenge and amended the COVID-19 vaccination policy to align booster requirements with provincial definitions.

• Accepted $5,000 offer for surplus Block 'A' (carried)
• Granted provisional consent for severance file 2021-C-07 (carried)
• Passed By-law #22-02 to close Richards Avenue road allowance (carried)
• Passed By-law #22-07 for site-specific zoning amendment (carried)
• Passed By-law #22-08 for GFL waste site key holder agreement (carried)
• Passed By-law #22-09 for NOHFC canteen renovation funding (carried)
• Authorized $1,000 sponsorship for 2022 Ontario Ice Fishing Challenge (carried)
• Amended COVID-19 vaccination policy on boosters (carried)

Special Public Meeting

This is a special public meeting of Huron Shores, ON, held on January 12, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

At a special public meeting, Council heard two planning applications: a consent to sever land for a lot addition and a zoning amendment to reduce building separation. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for public input only.

• Heard consent application 2021-C-07 to sever land for lot addition to 182 Oak Ridge Trail
• Heard zoning amendment 2021-Z-08 to reduce building separation from 6m to 3m for a C-can at 7 Bridge Street
• No decisions made; meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m.

Regular Meeting

This agenda for the Huron Shores Regular Meeting on January 12, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The text is largely empty or consists of system-generated placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or specific topics are listed.

Council approved a 2.74% increase in staff wages, Fire Department honorarium, and Council remuneration for 2022, effective January 1, and budgeted for a pay equity review. They also passed several by-laws, including authorizing alternative voting methods for the 2022 municipal election and entering into a 6-month MOU with the Town of Blind River for animal control and by-law enforcement services. Additionally, they approved funding applications for Sowerby Hall repairs and NORDS projects, and declared surplus items from the Iron Bridge Recreation Centre for sale.

• Approved 2.74% wage increase for staff, fire, and council (carried)
• Approved By-law #22-04 authorizing alternative voting methods for 2022 election (carried)
• Approved By-law #22-05 entering 6-month MOU with Town of Blind River for animal control (carried)
• Approved application to NOHFC for Sowerby Hall repairs (carried)
• Approved NORDS projects: 4 dry hydrants and $77,241 toward Potomac Bridge (carried)
• Declared surplus items from Iron Bridge Recreation Centre for sale (carried)
• Approved $1,000 for geocaching event in 2022 (carried)
• Accepted resignation from Little Rapids Community Gardens Committee (carried)

Community Development Advisory Committee

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