Huron Shores public meetings in 2023
33 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Meeting
The provided document for the Huron Shores special meeting on December 20, 2023, contains only software interface boilerplate and no specific agenda items or topics.
Regular Meeting
The Huron Shores Council approved several by-laws regarding municipal fees, signage, and waste disposal access. The meeting also included a presentation on the proposed 2024 Algoma Public Health municipal levy.
- Passed By-law #23-53 to amend Fees and Charges for Services effective January 1, 2024
- Approved land use agreement for municipal billboard signage at 22053 Hwy. 17
- Authorized ABKM Consulting to conduct a Community Risk Assessment
- Approved $2,500 pre-budget approval for a Fire Fighter Challenge in March 2024
- Passed By-law #23-54 regarding after-hours access to the municipal waste disposal site
Environmental Advisory Committee
The Environmental Advisory Committee will review minutes from the November 14, 2023 meeting. The committee is also reviewing a Notice of Study for the Highway 17 Culvert Rehabilitation Project by LEA Consulting.
- Highway 17 Culvert Rehabilitation Project Notice of Study (LEA Consulting)
Community Development Advisory Committee
The committee will hear from several snowmobile clubs and a district manager. The meeting includes an informational update regarding the economic impact of snowmobiling in Ontario.
- Guest presentation by Iron Bridge Night Hawks Snowmobile Club
- Guest presentation by Bruce Mines Sno Glyders Snowmobile Club
- Guest presentation by Todd Stencil, District Manager, Algoma Sno-Plan Affiliation
- Informational update on OFSC snowmobile trail economic impact
Infrastructure Services Committee
The committee recommended authorizing negotiations with the Ministry of Transportation to purchase land. Members also discussed adding a sixth option to the Long-Term Waste Management Plan and reviewed updates on winter maintenance equipment.
- Recommended Council authorize land purchase negotiations with the Ministry of Transportation
- Addition of a sixth option to the Long-Term Waste Management Plan involving three transfer stations
- Installation of new height restriction signage at Dean Lake bridge
- Delivery of new Unit #4 Western Plow scheduled for January 2024
- Discussion regarding lease agreement and $1,500.00 utility fees for High Street Garage
Infrastructure Services Committee
The committee reviewed building condition assessments for several municipal facilities and progress on Dean Lake Bridge repairs. Members also discussed the Long Term Waste Management Plan evaluation and a list of proposed 2024 road maintenance and surface treatment projects.
- Proposed 2024 road work including dig outs on Ansonia Road, Hopper Road, and Dean Lake Road
- Planned surface treatments for Red Rock Road, Station Road South, and Sherwood Road
- Upcoming Long Term Waste Management Plan Open House on December 6 at Sowerby Hall
- Scheduled steel repairs and core sampling for the Dean Lake Bridge
- Building condition assessments nearing completion for various municipal buildings
Environmental Advisory Committee
The committee will review previous minutes and hear from guest Daniel Featherstone of the Lake Huron North Collaborative. Discussion topics include the Thessalon River shoreline near River Road and an update on the Long Term Waste Management Plan.
- Guest presentation by Daniel Featherstone
- Debrief regarding recent guest speakers (MOE, MNRF, APH)
- Discussion of Thessalon River shoreline near River Road
- Information on Community Tree Grants
- Long Term Waste Management Plan update
Protective Services Committee
The provided text for the November 9, 2023, Huron Shores Protective Services Committee meeting contains only procedural software metadata and boilerplate information. No specific topics, reports, or decisions are documented in this record.
Special Public Meeting
The Council held a public meeting to hear comments regarding a consent application to sever a 3.3 acre parcel of land from a larger 22.1 acre property. The proposal includes a recommendation for a restrictive covenant to merge the lots on title and requires predevelopment approval from Algoma Public Health.
- Application for Consent File No. 2023-C-08 to sever a 3.3 acre parcel
Community Development Advisory Committee
The Economic Development Advisory Committee is reviewing the 2023 budget to assist with 2024 planning. The meeting includes discussions on the Business License By-law, PL-23-15, and potential enforcement costs. Members will also address a committee resignation and recruitment of new members.
- Business License By-law research report (PL-23-15)
- 2024 budget planning for Roe Park Boat Launch
- NOHFC Intern for Recreation and Building consideration
- Committee member resignation and recruitment
Infrastructure Services Committee
The committee recommended hiring a seasonal equipment operator to assist with upcoming winter maintenance. Members also authorized a 7-day traffic count on all municipally maintained roads for Spring 2024.
- Recommendation to hire a Seasonal/Back-up Equipment Operator
- Authorization of a 7-day traffic count by Traffic Survey Analysis Inc. in Spring 2024
- Investigation into height restriction signage for Dean Lake Bridge
- Plowing contracts placed on hold pending fleet updates
Special Public Meeting
The municipality will conduct a public meeting regarding several planning applications. These include requests for land severances, property rezoning, and adjustments to lot coverage requirements.
- Consent File No. 2023-C-06: Two lot additions involving 2 Walker Lane and 35 Walker Lane
- Consent File No. 2023-C-07: Severance of a 0.74-acre parcel from 201 Oak Ridge Trail
- Zoning Amendment 2023-Z-03: Rezoning 0.74 acres at 201 Oak Ridge Trail from Rural to Waterfront Recreational
- Zoning Amendment 2023-Z-04: Increasing accessory building lot coverage from 2% to 3% at 404 Lake View Road
- Zoning Amendment 2023-Z-05: Amendment to include an Administration, Enforcement, and Interpretation clause
Regular Meeting
The Council will review staff recommendations regarding the Top Five Housing Affordability Task Force. The agenda includes several land consent applications for property severances and multiple site-specific zoning amendments.
- Consent to sever +/- 0.40ha from 35 Walker Lane to 2 Walker Lane
- Consent to sever 0.74-acre parcel from 201 Oak Ridge Trail
- By-law #23-44: Site Specific Zoning Amendment (File No. 2023-Z-03)
- By-law #23-45: Site Specific Zoning Amendment (File No. 2023-Z-04)
- By-law #23-46: Zoning Amendment (File No. 2023-Z-05)
Environmental Advisory Committee
The Environmental Advisory Committee will meet to review previous minutes and host guests from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. The ministry representatives will discuss their role in municipal planning, shoreline development, enforcement, and dam operations.
- Presentation by Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry regarding planning, shoreline development, enforcement, and dam operations
Special Public Meeting
The Municipality of Huron Shores is holding a public meeting regarding Application for Consent File No. 2023-C-04. The application proposes to sever a 156.6 acre parcel of land from the property at 904 and 1030 Dayton Road.
- Application for Consent (File No. 2023-C-04) to sever 156.6 acres at 904 and 1030 Dayton Road
Regular Meeting
The Council will review various municipal matters including a land severance application for Dayton Road, new speed limit by-laws for Thompson Township, and infrastructure maintenance. Discussion items also include fire department staffing, vehicle purchases, and bridge repair options.
- Land severance application (File No: 2023-C-04) for 904 and 1030 Dayton Road
- By-law #23-42 to set speed limits on municipal roads in Thompson Township
- Winter maintenance agreement for Melwel Road
- Potomac Bridge replacement tender
- Repairs for the Dean Lake Bridge
Infrastructure Services Committee
The Infrastructure Services Committee reviewed road maintenance, bridge repairs, and waste disposal operations. The committee recommended cancelling the Potomac Bridge replacement tender and authorizing immediate repairs to the Dean Lake Bridge. Members also discussed winter maintenance agreements for Melwel Road and seasonal vehicle purchases.
- Recommendation to cancel the Potomac Bridge Replacement Tender
- Authorization of Dean Lake Bridge repairs up to $200,000
- Purchase of a 3500 Highland Ford plow/sand unit and a 4x4 from Milltown Motors
- Winter maintenance agreement for Melwel Road and Dunn Farm Trail
- Placement of five garbage bins at the Ward 2 Waste Site
Special Meeting
The Huron Shores Council held a special meeting on September 13, 2023. No substantive business items were recorded in the open session of this meeting. The Council moved into a closed session to address matters regarding education and training.
- Council entered closed session for education and training purposes
Environmental Advisory Committee
The Environmental Advisory Committee will review expressions of interest for a committee vacancy. Jace Dominey from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks will attend to discuss the MECP regulatory role within the municipality.
- Committee appointments and expressions of interest for a vacancy
- Discussion regarding the MECP regulatory role with guest Jace Dominey
The committee adopted the August 8, 2023 minutes. It recommended that municipal staff and council attend the BBLA/MNRF meeting on Sept. 20 at 2 p.m., which was carried. The committee appointed Larry Allcorn as a public member and noted Jason Naccarato would be added if a vacancy arises. The meeting adjourned at 4:04 p.m.
- Adopted August 8, 2023 Environmental Advisory Committee minutes (carried)
- Recommended staff and council attend BBLA/MNRF meeting on Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. (carried)
- Resolved to enter closed session at 3:37 p.m. (carried)
- Resolved to return to open session at 4:00 p.m. (carried)
- Recommended appointment of Larry Allcorn to the Environmental Advisory Committee (carried)
- Stated Jason Naccarato will be added if another vacancy occurs (carried)
- Adjourned the meeting at 4:04 p.m. (carried)
Community Development Advisory Committee
The Economic Development Advisory Committee is reviewing a strategic working document. Discussion includes follow-up items such as commercial property lists, business postcard invitations, and business license policy samples.
- Review of EDAC Strategy - Working Document
- Follow-up on list of commercial properties
- Follow-up on postcard invitation to local businesses
- Follow-up on business license policy samples
The Economic Development Advisory Committee adopted the August 3, 2023, meeting minutes. The committee recommended that staff research a business license by-law for January 1, 2024. Members also discussed the municipal property list and the upcoming Official Plan review.
- Adopted August 3, 2023, meeting minutes (Carried)
- Recommended staff research a business license by-law for January 1, 2024
- Adjourned meeting at 8:25 p.m.
Protective Services Committee
The provided text for the Huron Shores, Ontario Protective Services Committee meeting on 2023-09-07 contains only procedural software interface elements and boilerplate information. There are no specific topics, decisions, or discussions recorded.
Special Meeting
The Municipality of Huron Shores is meeting to review the Draft 2023 Official Plan. This version includes annotations reflecting changes made based on community feedback and council engagement.
- Review of Draft 2023 Official Plan (Annotated)
Council approved the release of the Draft 2023 Official Plan to engage stakeholders and solicit feedback. Staff were directed to schedule a public information session and conduct outreach before returning a second draft to Council for endorsement.
- Endorsed release of 'DRAFT 2023 Official Plan' for stakeholder engagement (Carried)
- Directed staff to schedule a community public information session and undertake outreach (Carried)
- Directed staff to update the plan after consultation and return a second draft to Council (Carried)
Special Meeting
The Municipality of Huron Shores will meet to review and consider awarding a tender for the Potomac Bridge replacement. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding labour relations or employee negotiations.
- Review and consideration of tender for Potomac Bridge replacement
- Closed session regarding labour relations or employee negotiations (CL-23-104)
Council deferred the award of the Potomac Bridge Replacement project after the lowest bid exceeded budget estimates. Council authorized Tulloch Engineering to negotiate with the lowest bidder to reach a project estimate of $2M.
- Deferred Potomac Bridge Replacement award to September 20th meeting
- Directed staff to research funding supports for bridge repairs identified in the 2023 Bridge Inspection Report
- Directed Finance Committee to develop a plan to finance bridge repairs and replacements
- Authorized Tulloch Engineering to negotiate with lowest bidder (Sheppard Custom Building Limited) to achieve a $2M estimate
Regular Meeting
Council authorized an application to the CMHC Housing Accelerator Program and approved a waste disposal site key agreement with Thessalon First Nations and Niigaaniin Services. Other actions included approving $447,313.67 in general accounts and purchasing a half-ton truck for $62,142.09.
- Approved $447,313.67 in general accounts for July 2023
- Passed By-law 23-39 regarding Tile Drainage Act borrowing
- Approved By-law 23-40 for Waste Disposal Site Key Agreement with Thessalon First Nations and Niigaaniin Services
- Authorized application to CMHC Housing Accelerator Program
- Accepted $62,142.09 tender from Algoma Chrysler for a 4-wheel drive half-ton truck
- Approved up to $6,000 plus HST to cost-share industrial washing machines for fire departments
- Authorized $720.00 insurance surcharge for cemetery caretaker
- Directed staff to discuss joint service delivery review with Town of Thessalon (6-1)
Environmental Advisory Committee
The committee approved an amendment to its Terms of Reference to increase the number of public members from three to four. Members also reviewed a second draft of the Trailer License By-law and discussed glass recycling and septic inspections.
- Adopted June 13, 2023 meeting minutes
- Approved increasing public committee membership from three to four
- Forwarded feedback on Trailer License By-law draft to Infrastructure Committee
Regular Meeting
Council granted provisional consent for two land severance applications and passed a temporary zoning amendment to allow a farmers market at 46 Collver road for two years. The municipality also approved over $1.46M in general accounts and updated several by-laws regarding user fees, electronic signatures, and land maintenance.
- Approved payment of June 2023 General Accounts for $1,461,933.93
- Granted provisional consent to sever parcels at 21654 Highway 17 (File No. 2023-C-03)
- Granted provisional consent to sever parcels at 15669 Highway 17 (File No. 2023-C-05)
- Passed By-law #23-32 to amend Sale of Surplus Lands By-law
- Passed By-law #23-33 to amend User Fees By-law
- Passed By-law #23-34 to enter into Moneris Merchant Agreement for card acceptance
- Passed By-law #23-35 to authorize electronic signing of documents
- Passed By-law #23-37 for a 2-year temporary zoning amendment for a farmers market at 46 Collver road
Special Public Meeting
Council heard planning recommendations for two land severance applications and one temporary zoning amendment. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes; the meeting served as a public hearing for comments and staff recommendations.
- Application for Consent File No. 2023-C-03 (21654 Highway 17): Planning Consultant recommended approval of two new lots and a long term easement
- Application for Consent File No. 2023-C-05 (15669 Highway 17): Planning Consultant recommended approval subject to conditions including site plan control and demolition of secondary dwellings
- Application for Zoning Amendment File No. 2023-Z-02 (46 Collver Road): Planning Consultant recommended approval of a 3-year temporary use by-law for a farmer's market
Community Development Advisory Committee
The committee adopted the minutes from the June 8, 2023 meeting. Members discussed industrial road reports, demographic data, and the refinement of the EDAC Strategy Working Document. No other formal votes or approvals were recorded.
- Adopted June 8, 2023 meeting minutes
Infrastructure Services Committee
The Infrastructure Services Committee recommended several safety and monitoring measures for the Dean Lake Bridge to be authorized by Council. The committee also addressed road maintenance requests and established a monthly reporting schedule for road work status through August.
- Adopted May 18, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
- Recommended Council authorize height restriction bars and a one-week traffic counter at Dean Lake Bridge (Carried)
- Recommended Council limit Dean Lake Bridge to light passenger traffic only (Carried)
- Recommended Council contact Ministry of Transportation for Highway 17 signage (Carried)
- Recommended Council discuss weight restrictions with Tulloch Engineering (Carried)
- Recommended Public Works investigate detour signs on Eley Road (Carried)
- Recommended bringing a motion to Council on July 12 regarding road maintenance for 21422 Highway 17
- Decided no further action will be taken regarding a damaged vehicle compensation claim
Regular Meeting
Council approved a land severance application for 1532 Dayton Road after voting to remove conditions regarding livestock and public health approvals. Several municipal by-laws were passed, including the appointment of a new Treasurer and updates to fire and burning regulations. General accounts for May 2023 were approved for payment.
- Approved provisional consent for 50-acre land severance at 1532 Dayton Road (4-1)
- Struck Condition #1 (Algoma Public Health Pre-Development approval) from severance motion (3-2)
- Struck Condition #3 (livestock) from severance motion (4-1)
- Approved $445,704.68 in General Accounts for May 2023
- Passed By-law #23-26 appointing Sara Leach as Treasurer
- Passed By-law #23-24 amending the Huron Shores Fire Department Constitution
- Passed By-law #23-25 to control Open Air Burning
- Passed By-law #23-23 for a data sharing agreement with Municipal Property Assessment Corporation
Special Public Meeting
Council held a special public meeting to review a land severance application for 1532 Dayton Road. Planning Consultant Peter Tonazzo recommended approval subject to three conditions regarding septic systems, drainage, and livestock fencing. No final vote or decision was recorded in the minutes.
- Application for Consent File No. 2023-C-02 discussed; no final decision recorded
Environmental Advisory Committee
The Environmental Advisory Committee adopted the May 9, 2023 meeting minutes. Members agreed to research if reclaimed asphalt from the Highway 17 project can be stored on municipal land without leaching into Bright Lake. Staff will also invite representatives from MNRF, OMAFRA, and the MOE to future meetings.
- Adopted May 9, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
- Requested staff research viability of storing Highway 17 construction fill on municipal land
- Requested staff invite representatives from MNRF, OMAFRA, and MOE to future meetings
Community Development Advisory Committee
The Economic Development Advisory Committee recommended that Council authorize a Temporary Use By-law to allow Twin Rivers Farm to sell products produced off-site. The committee also decided to distribute donated music festival tickets via social media and email.
- Adopted May 4th, 2023 meeting minutes
- Recommended Council authorize a Temporary Use By-law for Twin Rivers Farm and waive the application fee
- Decided to distribute 8 donated Music Fest tickets via email and social media on a first-come, first-served basis
- Decided to approach businesses for outreach and report back