Kincardine public meetings in 2022

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider two minor variance applications: one from Dancor at 15 Farrell Drive and one from Lennan at 2 Lakeshore Lane. The agenda includes adoption of previous minutes, public presentations, and committee questions. No decisions are listed on the agenda itself; the committee will hear reports and public input before deciding.

• Minor variance application A-2022-076 by Dancor at 15 Farrell Drive
• Minor variance application A-2022-048 by Lennan at 2 Lakeshore Lane
• Adoption of minutes from November 1, 2022 meeting
• Public presentations and committee questions on both applications

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting called solely to discuss the 2023 Municipal Budget. Staff will present the 2023 Budget Report, and council will consider it. The meeting also includes routine items: a land acknowledgment, disclosure of pecuniary interests, a confirmatory by-law, and adjournment.

• 2023 Budget Report presentation by staff
• Discussion of the 2023 Municipal Budget
• Confirmatory By-law No. 2021-190 to confirm proceedings

Council reviewed the 2023 Budget Report and granted pre-budget approval for a traffic pre-emption project on Highway 21. A request for pre-budget approval for a new customer service position was defeated.

• Approved $70,000 pre-budget funding for Project #U021 - Traffic Pre-Emption - Highway 21 from the Community Benefits Reserve Fund
• Denied $129,500 pre-budget approval for a new Customer Service position

Kincardine BIA

The Kincardine BIA Board of Management is meeting electronically to handle routine business, including adopting minutes and approving accounts for payment. They will also discuss several operational updates, such as hiring, social media, 2023 special events, the Queen Street Reconstruction Project, and a strategic planning session.

• Adoption of November 15, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approval of accounts for payment
• Discussion of 2023 special events
• Update on Queen Street Reconstruction Project
• 2023 BIA strategic planning session

The Board accepted the November 15, 2022, meeting minutes and approved the accounts for payment. Members discussed the Queen Street Reconstruction Project, 2023 special event locations, and the hiring process for a Downtown Development Manager.

• Approved minutes from November 15, 2022 (Carried)
• Approved Accounts for Payment (Carried)
• Appointed Councillor Mike Hinchberger as the new Council representative to the BIA

Committee of the Whole - 2nd Meeting of Month

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including a proposed three-year extension of the waste management and cardboard collection contract with Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling (BASWR), an update on the municipal water supply to Bruce Power, and appointments to statutory committees. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes from the previous meeting and council orientation.

• Contract extension with BASWR for residential waste and downtown cardboard collection, from Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2025
• Update on environmental assessment for municipal water supply to Bruce Power
• Council orientation on Infrastructure and Development and Strategic Initiatives
• Statutory appointments to committees including Accessibility Advisory, Police Services Board, and Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority

The Committee of the Whole approved a contract extension for waste and cardboard collection through 2025. The committee also recommended several council members for appointments to various local boards and committees.

• Approved contract extension with Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025
• Recommended council appointments to Accessibility Advisory Committee, Business Improvement Areas Board of Management, Saugeen Mobility Regional Transit, Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling, Kincardine Police Services Board, Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority, Community Safety and Well Being Plan, Westario, and Community Investment Grant Review Team
• Adopted minutes of the December 5, 2022, COW meeting
• Deleted Council Orientation from the agenda

Planning Corporate Services Meeting

This is a regular Planning/Corporate Services meeting of Kincardine Council. Council will hold a public meeting on two proposed zoning amendments and one municipal drain improvement, then vote on related by-laws. They will also consider supporting Kingsville's opposition to Bill 3 (Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act), approve an on-call/stand-by compensation framework, and pass by-laws to transfer real property to Bruce Telecom and amend HR policies.

• Public meeting on zoning amendment for 3630 Highway 21 (Harper Homes Inc.)
• Public meeting on zoning amendment for 2330 Highway 21 (Storrey)
• By-law for Kincardine-Kinloss Municipal Drain Branch A
• Motion to support Kingsville's resolution opposing Bill 3 (Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act)
• By-law to transfer real property to Bruce Telecom

Council passed two zoning amendments for Highway 21 properties and a municipal drain by-law. The board also approved updates to human resources policies, a property transfer to Bruce Telecom, and a refuse collection agreement amendment.

• Approved zoning amendment for 3630 Highway 21 (Harper Homes Inc.) (Carried)
• Approved zoning amendment for 2330 Highway 21 (Storrey) (Carried)
• Approved Kincardine-Kinloss Municipal Drain Branch A By-law (Carried)
• Supported Town of Kingsville's opposition to Bill 3 Strong Mayors Building Homes Act 2022 (Carried)
• Approved On-Call & Stand-By Framework and Compensation (Carried)
• Approved transfer of real property to Bruce Telecom (Carried)
• Approved two amendments to Consolidated Corporate Human Resources Policies (Carried)
• Approved 2019 BASWR Refuse & Commercial Cardboard Collection Agreement Amendment (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting dedicated to a strategic priority session (Workshop 1), facilitated by Glenn Pothier of GLPi. Council will review workshop materials, including a presentation, a map of plans, and a 2022 progress report, to set strategic priorities. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda beyond the workshop itself.

• Strategic Priority Session - Workshop 1 facilitated by Glenn Pothier (GLPi)
• Attachments: Workshop Agenda, Council Strategic Priority Setting Presentation, Map of Plans 2022, Progress Report 2022

Council participated in a facilitated workshop to identify municipal strengths and potential priorities for the next four years. No substantive legislative decisions were made during this session.

• Held Strategic Priority Session - Workshop 1 facilitated by Glenn Pothier
• Adjourned meeting at 4:56 p.m. (Carried)

Public Meeting

This is a public meeting where Council will hear presentations and public comments on two zoning by-law amendments and a Drainage Act report. No final decisions are made at this meeting; the items will be considered later as Matters Arising from the Public Meeting. The drainage item includes a proposed motion to accept the engineer's report and give the by-law first and second reading.

• Zoning application Z-2022-007 by Harper Homes for 3630 Highway 21
• Zoning application Z-2022-034 by Storrey for 2330 Highway 21
• Kincardine-Kinloss Municipal Drain Branch A Enclosure: 575 m channel cleanout, 325 m enclosure, road crossing, and sediment control structures
• Drainage request under Section 78 of the Drainage Act by Murray Hodgins (Blue Horizon Farm Inc.) for Lots 58-60, Concession 3 North of Durham Road

Council accepted the Engineer's Report regarding the enclosure of the Kincardine-Kinloss Municipal Drain Branch A. No decisions were reached on two zoning applications, which will be considered as matters arising from the meeting.

• Accepted Engineers Report for Kincardine-Kinloss Municipal Drain Branch "A" Enclosure (Carried)
• Referred Kincardine-Kinloss Municipal Drain by-law to Matter Arising from Public Meeting (Carried)
• Zoning application for Harper Homes at 3630 Highway 21: No decision rendered
• Zoning application for Storrey at 2330 Highway 21: No decision rendered

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting held solely for an orientation session. John Mascarin of Aird & Berlis LLP will brief council on the Code of Conduct, the role of the Integrity Commissioner, and the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. No decisions or votes on substantive matters are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Orientation by John Mascarin (Aird & Berlis LLP) on Code of Conduct and Integrity Commissioner role
• Discussion of Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
• Confirmatory by-law to approve meeting proceedings

Council members received an orientation presentation from Aird & Berlis LLP regarding the Code of Conduct, the Role of the Integrity Commissioner, and the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. No substantive policy decisions were made during this special meeting.

• Approved By-law No. 2022-179 to confirm proceedings (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and make recommendations on several items, including a proposed pause on appointing members to non-statutory advisory committees pending a governance review, and a pre-budget approval request to implement Cloudpermit e-permitting software for building permits. The committee will also receive and file various communications, including comments on provincial legislation (Bill 23) and other municipal resolutions. The meeting is largely procedural, with no final decisions made by the committee itself.

• Recommendation to pause non-statutory committee appointments pending a governance review
• Pre-budget approval for Cloudpermit software: $15,500 in 2023, then $13,500/year for 5 years, funded from Building Permit Obligatory Reserve Fund
• Council to be appointed as Committee of Adjustments & Property Standards Committee starting Jan 1, 2023
• Receive and file communications on Bill 23, wetland evaluation, and rental replacement by-laws
• Adoption of minutes from Nov 21, 2022 CoW meeting

The Committee of the Whole recommended a governance review of the Council/Committee system and the recruitment of members for statutory advisory committees. It also recommended pre-budget approval for the implementation of Cloudpermit software for building permits.

• Adopted November 21, 2022 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Recommended recruitment for statutory advisory committees, independent committees, and boards pending a governance review (Carried)
• Recommended pre-budget approval for a 2023 governance review of the Council/Committee of the Whole system (Carried)
• Recommended Council be appointed as the Committee of Adjustments & Property Standards Committee starting January 1, 2023 (Carried)
• Recommended pre-budget approval for Cloudpermit software at $15,500 in 2023 and $13,500 annually for a 5-year term (Carried)
• Recommended funding Cloudpermit through the Building Permit Obligatory Reserve Fund (Carried)

Council Meeting

Council will consider several by-laws, including a $8.3 million debenture for the Huron Terrace Forcemain replacement, a budget amendment adding $120,000 for physician recruitment, and a taxation amendment for on-farm business subclasses. They will also vote on a motion supporting East Ferris's resolution on childcare workforce challenges. The meeting includes routine adoption of minutes and a possible closed session for labour relations.

• Debenture By-law 2022-173: $8,300,000 borrowing at 4.42% interest, 20-year term, total cost $3,762,828
• Budget Amendment (2) By-law: adds $120,000 for physician recruitment, reallocates $200,000 from Rescue Truck 11-6 savings to Pumper 12-2 replacement
• Taxation By-law amendment: adds Small Scale On-Farm business subclasses with 75% education tax reduction
• Motion to support East Ferris Resolution 2022-273 on childcare workforce challenges
• Adoption of minutes from Nov 16, 21, and 30 meetings

Council passed several budget amendments, including funding for physician recruitment and a loan for infrastructure. They also approved a governance review and the implementation of new permit software.

• Approved $8.3M debenture for Huron Terrace Forcemain Replacement (By-law 2022-173)
• Approved 2022 Taxation Amendment (1) By-law to add $120,000 for physician recruitment and reallocate $200,000 for Pumper 12-2 replacement
• Approved 2022 Budget Amendment (2) and (3) By-laws (By-laws 2022-176 and 2022-177)
• Approved $40,000 from Contingency Reserve Fund for a 2023 governance review
• Approved $15,500 in 2023 and $13,500 annually for Cloudpermit software
• Supported East Ferris Resolution 2022-273 regarding Child Care Workforce Challenges
• Appointed Council as the Committee of Adjustments & Property Standards Committee effective Jan 1, 2023

Special Council Meeting

This is a special meeting called solely for a Municipal Roads, Facilities and Services Tour. Council will travel outside the Council Chambers to gather information, with no substantive discussions or decisions. The meeting also includes a confirmatory by-law (2022-174) to formalize the proceedings.

• Municipal Roads, Facilities and Services Tour with agenda and map attachments
• Confirmatory By-law No. 2022-174 to confirm proceedings of November 30, 2022

Council participated in a tour of municipal roads, facilities, and services for information gathering. No substantive decisions were made during the tour.

• Approved By-law No. 2022-174 to confirm proceedings (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive a staff presentation on council orientation, including a local government overview and information about the CAO and Corporate Services divisions. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as statistical reports, minutes from committees and boards, and a large number of communications from various organizations and other municipalities. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is largely procedural and informational.

• Council orientation presentation by staff
• Site plan approval notice for North Perth Storage Inc. at 829 Kincardine Ave
• Receive and file October 2022 development services and environmental services reports
• Receive and file minutes from SVCA, SMART, BIA, and wind turbine working group
• Communications include AMO updates, affordable housing letter, and motions from other municipalities on provincial bills

The meeting primarily consisted of staff presentations for Council orientation and the review of various statistical and committee reports. The only formal action taken was the adoption of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Adopted minutes of the November 14, 2022 C O W meeting (Carried)

Council Meeting

Council will consider a motion to pre-approve $85,000 in the 2023 budget for 0.6 FTE nurse practitioner wages, which would add an estimated 0.47% tax increase. They will also discuss submitting objections to Ontario's Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act) and vote on by-laws for a deputy clerk appointment and 2023 rates and fees amendments.

• Pre-budget approval for 0.6 FTE Nurse Practitioner at $85,000, estimated 0.47% tax rate increase
• Motion to object to Bill 23 provisions on planning appeals, inclusionary zoning, heritage, conservation authorities, and development charges
• By-law to appoint Tracey Guy as Deputy Clerk
• 2023 Rates and Fees Amendment: remove boardroom from bookings, marina winter storage per season, update development charges per Statistics Canada index
• Closed meeting for physician recruitment, lease agreement, and land disposition (asset transfer)

Council approved recruitment agreements for two physicians and granted pre-budget approval for Nurse Practitioner wages. The municipality also formally objected to several aspects of the provincial More Homes Built Faster Act (Bill 23).

• Approved $85,000 pre-budget funding for 0.6 FTE of Nurse Practitioner wages
• Passed By-law No. 2022-170 for Dr. Owen Montpellier Physician Recruitment Agreement
• Passed By-law No. 2022-171 for Dr. Janine Van Veghel Physician Recruitment Agreement
• Resolved to oppose specific provisions of the More Homes Built Faster Act (Bill 23)
• Declared Bruce Telecom lands as surplus for asset transfer
• Passed By-law No. 2022-168 appointing Tracey Guy as Deputy Clerk
• Passed By-law No. 2022-169 for 2023 Consolidated Rates and Fees Amendment (1)
• Adopted minutes from October 17 and November 14, 2022 meetings

Special Council Meeting

This is a special meeting called solely for Council training and education. The only substantive item is a Land Use Planning 101 workshop presented by Murray Clarke on the basic elements of the Planning Act. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is procedural and educational.

• Land Use Planning 101 Workshop presented by Murray Clarke on the Planning Act

The special meeting consisted of an educational workshop on the Planning Act. No substantive legislative decisions were made.

• Attended Land Use Planning 101 Workshop presented by Murray Clarke

Council Meeting

This is the inaugural meeting of the 2022-2026 Council, where the Mayor-Elect, Deputy Mayor-Elect, and Councillors-Elect take their Declarations of Office. The agenda includes a land acknowledgment, a performance by the Kincardine Community Singers, inaugural addresses from each council member, and a confirmatory by-law. No substantive decisions or policy items are on the agenda.

• Declarations of Office for Mayor-Elect Craig, Deputy Mayor-Elect Clarke, and Councillors-Elect
• Inaugural addresses by Deputy Mayor Clarke, Councillors Blackwell, Cavanagh, Hinchberger, Kennedy, Prenger, Steinhoff-Gray, Stewart, and Mayor Craig
• Confirmatory By-law No. 2022 to confirm the meeting's proceedings

The 2022-2026 Council of the Municipality of Kincardine convened for its inaugural meeting. Members took their Declaration of Office and delivered inaugural addresses. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Members of Council took their Declaration of Office
• Approved By-law No. 2022-167 to confirm the proceedings of the November 16, 2022 meeting

Council Meeting

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Kincardine BIA

The Kincardine BIA Board of Management is meeting electronically to consider approving the 2023 draft budget, accept minutes from previous meetings, and hear a delegation from the Lighthouse Blues Festival. The board will also receive updates on upcoming events, downtown Queen Street reconstruction, BIA Bucks, and tourism signage.

• 2023 draft budget presented for approval
• Delegation from Rick Clarke regarding Lighthouse Blues Festival
• Events update: Hometown Christmas (Nov 18), Ladies Night (Nov 24), Christmas Parade (Dec 3)
• Downtown Queen Street Reconstruction update
• Tourism-Oriented Directional Signage (MTO) discussion

The BIA Board approved the 2023 budget with no increase to the BIA levy. The Board also decided to replace the BIA Bucks program with a QR-code based gift card system to reduce staffing hours.

• Approved 2023 budget as presented (Carried)
• Directed DDM to transition BIA Bucks to BIA gift cards (Carried)
• Accepted minutes from October 18 and November 10, 2022 (Carried)
• Accepted Accounts for Payment as presented (Carried)

Public Meeting

This is a public planning meeting where Council will hear presentations and public comments on two zoning by-law amendments and one draft plan of subdivision. No decisions will be made at this meeting; Council will consider the applications at a later regular meeting.

• Zoning application Z-2022-067 by Bruce Energy Centre for multiple properties on Farrell Drive
• Zoning application Z-2022-031 by Buhrow for 4979 Highway 9
• Draft plan of subdivision S-2022-015 and zoning Z-2022-084 by John Tidman for Inverhuron lots 6-10, Victoria St W and Albert St

Council heard presentations regarding three planning applications. No substantive decisions were rendered during this meeting; all items will be considered at future meetings.

• Zoning application for Bruce Energy Centre: no decision rendered
• Zoning application for Buhrow (4979 Highway 9): no decision rendered
• Draft Plan of Subdivision for John Tidman: no decision rendered

Planning Corporate Services Meeting

This is a Planning/Corporate Services meeting of Kincardine Council. Council will hold a public meeting for a proposed zoning amendment and plan of subdivision, then consider approving two property tax write-off applications under the Municipal Act totaling $663.00 (municipal share $375.31). The agenda also includes a closed session for potential litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal.

• Public meeting for proposed zoning amendment and plan of subdivision
• Approval of two tax write-off applications (Appeal No. 2022-04 & 2022-05) totaling $663.00, municipal share $375.31
• Closed session for litigation or potential litigation (Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal)
• Presentation of Long-Standing Service Recognition Certificate to Deputy Mayor Randy Roppel

Council passed two zoning by-law amendments and approved a settlement regarding an Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal. Additionally, Council approved two tax write-off applications under the Municipal Act.

• Approved zoning amendment for Farrell Drive (By-law No. 2022-164)
• Approved zoning amendment for 4979 Highway 9 (By-law No. 2022-165)
• Approved two tax write-off applications totaling $663.00 (municipal share $375.31)
• Approved settlement for Kelden Developments Inc. v. Kincardine (OLT Case No. OLT-22-00430)

Committee of the Whole - 2nd Meeting of Month

The Committee of the Whole will meet to adopt minutes from October 17, 2022, and receive two staff reports: an update on the Integrated Strategy's progress and a status update on seasonal lights in downtown Kincardine following an electrical inspection. No decisions are listed on the agenda beyond adopting the minutes.

• Adoption of minutes from the October 17, 2022 Committee of the Whole meeting
• Integrated Strategy Progress Update (Strategic Initiatives-2022-10) with attachments
• Seasonal Lights Update (Tourism-2022-04) regarding downtown Kincardine electrical inspection

The Committee of the Whole approved the minutes from its October 17, 2022, meeting. The session included reports on the Integrated Strategy progress and an update on downtown seasonal lights, but no further decisions were recorded.

• Adopted minutes of the October 17, 2022 meeting (Carried)

Kincardine BIA

The Kincardine BIA Board of Management is meeting electronically to address the resignation of the Downtown Development Manager, appoint a hiring committee, and move into closed session for labour relations or employee negotiations related to that position. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive business items.

• Downtown Development Manager resignation letter received
• Appointment of DDM Hiring Committee
• Motion to enter closed session under Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239(2) for employee negotiations

The Kincardine BIA Board accepted the resignation of the Downtown Development Manager and established a committee to hire a replacement. The Board also held a closed session to discuss labour relations and negotiations regarding the position.

• Accepted resignation of Jana-Leigh Ibbitson as Downtown Development Manager (Carried)
• Appointed Tonya Adams, Justine McManus, and Stacey Nixon to the hiring committee (Carried)
• Moved into closed session to consider labour relations or negotiations for the Downtown Development Manager (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

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Council Meeting

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Committee of Adjustment

The Kincardine Committee of Adjustment will meet to consider two minor variance applications. The first is from CR Developers for a property at 1494 Highway 21, and the second is from Knobl for a property at 19 Wood St. The committee will hear from planners, applicants, and the public before making decisions.

• Minor variance application A-2022-050 by CR Developers for 1494 Highway 21
• Minor variance application A-2022-065 by Knobl for 19 Wood St
• Adoption of minutes from the May 31, 2022 meeting
• Public presentations and comments will be heard for both applications

The Committee of Adjustment approved two minor variance applications. One allows for a height increase to facilitate a hotel, and the other permits an accessory building with reduced side yard requirements.

• Approved minor variance for CR Developers at 1494 Highway 21 to increase maximum height to 15.2 m for a four-storey hotel (Carried)
• Approved minor variance for Paul and Erin Knobl at 19 Wood St to permit an accessory building in front/exterior side yards and reduce minimum exterior side yard from 6m to 3m (Carried)
• Adopted minutes of the May 31, 2022 meeting (Carried)

Kincardine BIA

The Kincardine BIA Board of Management is meeting electronically to hear a presentation on the new Community Improvement Plan (CIP), discuss updates on downtown events and the Queen Street reconstruction, and consider the 2023 budget. The board will also adopt minutes from previous meetings and approve accounts for payment.

• Community Improvement Plan presentation by Sean Kelly of Plural consulting
• 2022 events update: Fall Feast, Fall Harvest, Halloween Spectacular (Oct 29), Hometown Christmas (Nov 18), Ladies Night (Nov 24), Christmas Parade (Dec 3)
• Downtown Queen Street Reconstruction update
• Downtown garbage and recycling bins discussion
• 2023 BIA Budget discussion

The Kincardine BIA Board reviewed the draft 2023 budget but deferred approval to a future meeting. They also discussed the Downtown Queen Street reconstruction project, a BIA Bucks fall campaign, and received updates on upcoming events. The board approved minutes from the previous meeting and accounts for payment.

• Approved minutes of September 20 and October 6 meetings (carried)
• Approved accounts for payment as presented (carried)
• Deferred 2023 budget approval to next meeting
• Deferred welcome of new CAO to a future meeting

Council Meeting

Council is meeting to adopt minutes, receive a presentation from the Kincardine Cubs, and consider a draft Private Tree Preservation by-law. The by-law decision is proposed to be deferred to the next term of Council, with staff directed to include funding in the 2023 budget for a guideline on tree preservation.

• Draft Private Tree Preservation by-law (Report Environmental Services-2022-17) presented for consideration
• Motion to defer by-law decision to next term of Council
• Direction to staff to include 2023 budget funding for tree preservation guideline
• Presentation: Kincardine Cubs 2022 Baseball Ontario Senior AA Champions
• Adoption of minutes from October 3 and October 12, 2022 meetings

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to review and discuss several reports, including the 2023 consolidated rates and fees (with a proposed 3% increase on most fees), a quarterly procurement report on contracts over $50,000, and an Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA) Action Plan. The committee will also consider a consent agenda with routine items, including a partial lottery license fee refund for the Royal Canadian Legion and receiving various statistical reports and communications.

• 2023 Consolidated Rates and Fees draft with 3% increase on most fees
• Quarterly Procurement Report covering contracts over $50,000 and capital status over $1M
• IDEA Action Plan update for council review
• Proposed $83.62 lottery license fee refund to Royal Canadian Legion
• Site plan approvals for Kincardine Self Storage and Woodland Court

The Committee of the Whole recommended Council approve a 3% increase to most consolidated rates and fees for 2023, based on a 2.5% wage increase plus 0.5% in other cost increases rather than the CPI of about 7%. The committee also recommended Council approve the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA) Action Plan, with financial implications to be considered in the annual budget. Two site plan approvals were removed from the consent agenda for separate discussion.

• Recommended Council approve the 2023 Consolidated Rates and Fees Schedule with a 3% increase (Resolution 10/17/22 COW-03, carried).
• Recommended Council approve the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA) Action Plan, with financial implications considered in the annual budget (Resolution 10/17/22 COW-04, carried).
• Deleted two site plan approvals (Kincardine Self Storage and Woodland Court) from the consent agenda for separate discussion (Resolution 10/17/22 COW-01, carried).
• Adopted the minutes of the October 12, 2022 Committee of the Whole meeting (Resolution 10/17/22 COW-02, carried).
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:48 p.m. (Resolution 10/17/22 COW-05, carried).

Community Economic Development Committee

The Community Economic Development Committee is meeting electronically to discuss 2023 economic development priorities and draft budget considerations. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) from a consultant, updates from community partners (BIA, Chamber of Commerce, Bruce Community Futures), and adoption of the September 22, 2022 minutes. The meeting will also welcome the new Chief Administrative Officer, Jillene Bellchamber-Glazier.

• Discussion of 2023 Economic Development Priorities & Draft Budget
• Presentation on the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) by consultant
• Welcome to new Chief Administrative Officer Jillene Bellchamber-Glazier
• Adoption of September 22, 2022 meeting minutes
• Updates from Kincardine BIA, Chamber of Commerce, and Bruce Community Futures

Committee of the Whole - 2nd Meeting of Month

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several reports, including a final draft of a Private Tree Preservation By-law, a Housing Action Plan, and an update on the Mechanics Avenue Footpath Project. They will also receive a legal opinion on restricted acts during the 'lame duck' period. No final decisions are made at this committee meeting; items are for discussion and recommendation to Council.

• Final draft of Private Tree Preservation By-law (Environmental Services-2022-17)
• Housing Action Plan draft (Economic Development-2022-05)
• Mechanics Avenue Footpath Project update (Operations-2022-11)
• Legal opinion on restricted acts during 'lame duck' period (Shoreline Pipeline Notice of Motion)
• Adoption of minutes from October 3, 2022 CoW meeting

The Committee of the Whole received and deferred a decision on the draft Private Tree Preservation By-law to the next term of Council (6-3). They also recommended Council approve the Housing Action Plan, with financial implications to be considered in the annual budget. A legal opinion on restricted acts during the 'lame duck' period was placed on the agenda for information.

• Defeated motion to recommend draft Private Tree Preservation By-law to Council for approval (4-5)
• Carried motion to defer decision on draft Private Tree Preservation By-law to next term of Council (6-3)
• Carried motion to recommend Council approve the Housing Action Plan, with budget consideration
• Received legal opinion on restricted acts during 'lame duck' period for information
• Adopted minutes of October 3, 2022 Committee of the Whole meeting
• Adjourned at 6:50 p.m.

Public Meeting

This is a public planning meeting of Kincardine Council to hear a zoning application from Flynn Farms Ltd for property at 419 Concession 2. The planner will present a report and recommendation, the applicant may comment, and public comments will be heard. No decision will be made at this meeting; Council will consider the application at a later regular meeting.

• Zoning application Z-2022-036 by Flynn Farms Ltd for 419 Concession 2
• Planning report and draft bylaw attached to agenda
• Public comments accepted during meeting
• No decision rendered; deferred to regular council meeting

Council held a public meeting to consider a zoning application from Flynn Farms (419 Concession 2). No decision was rendered; the matter will be considered at a future regular council meeting.

• Public meeting held for Flynn Farms zoning application; no vote taken
• Meeting adjourned at 5:27 p.m.

Kincardine Community Environment Committee

The Kincardine Community Environment Committee is meeting to approve its proposed 2023 budget submission for Council's consideration, receive staff updates on a private tree preservation by-law and a possible municipal composting program, and review the existing municipal tree by-law and policy. The agenda also includes routine items such as adoption of minutes and disclosure of interests.

• Approve proposed 2023 budget submission for Council's consideration
• Update on Private Tree Preservation By-law
• Update on possible Municipal Composting Program and Bruce Power funding application
• Review of Municipal Tree By-law and Policy
• Adoption of September 7, 2022 minutes

Planning Corporate Services Meeting

The Kincardine Council is meeting to consider a proposed zoning amendment, direct staff to draft procedures for existing encroachment agreements, and pass a by-law for the Hawthorne Community Clinic lease agreement. The meeting also includes standard procedural items like land acknowledgment, disclosures, and confirmatory by-law.

• Public meeting for a proposed zoning amendment
• Motion to direct staff to draft procedures for moving existing encroachment agreements into Encroachment Policy PD.1.12
• By-law for Kincardine Family Health Organization Hawthorne Community Clinic Lease Agreement (2022)
• Confirmatory by-law for meeting proceedings

Council approved the Housing Action Plan as presented in Report Economic Development 2022-05, with financial implications to be considered during the annual budget process. A zoning amendment for Flynn Farms (Clinton) Ltd. on Concession 2 Road was passed as By-law 2022-159. A lease agreement for the Kincardine Family Health Organization Hawthorne Community Clinic was approved as By-law 2022-160. A motion to direct staff to draft procedures for moving existing encroachment agreements into the Encroachment Policy was defeated, as was an amendment to bring the report back to the new Council.

• Approved Housing Action Plan (Report Economic Development 2022-05) with financial implications deferred to annual budget process
• Passed zoning amendment for Flynn Farms (Clinton) Ltd. on Concession 2 Road as By-law 2022-159
• Approved Kincardine Family Health Organization Hawthorne Community Clinic Lease Agreement as By-law 2022-160
• Defeated motion to direct staff to draft procedures for moving existing encroachment agreements into Encroachment Policy PD.1.12
• Defeated amendment to bring encroachment agreement report back to the new Council
• Approved confirmatory by-law (2022-161) for proceedings of the meeting

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Kincardine Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to adopt prior minutes and discuss outstanding business, including the Waterfront Master Plan, Queen Street Reconstruction updates, 2023 budget priorities, and the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. This is the final meeting of the term, and no new business items are listed.

• Adoption of September 13, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Waterfront Master Plan from ad hoc committee meeting
• Update on Queen Street Reconstruction project
• Review of 2023 budget considerations and top priorities
• Update on Multi-Year Accessibility Plan

The Accessibility Advisory Committee discussed 2023 budget priorities including a new gazebo in Victoria Park with an accessible pathway, an 'All Wheels' Park review, and more Mobi Mats. The committee also reviewed the Waterfront Master Plan, focusing on accessible surfaces, parking, and washroom access. No formal decisions were made beyond adopting previous minutes and appointing a chair.

• Appointed Laura Haight as Chair for the meeting (carried)
• Adopted minutes of September 13, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Kincardine BIA

The Kincardine BIA Board of Management is holding a special meeting to discuss the 2023 budget. The agenda includes a land acknowledgment, additions/deletions, disclosure of pecuniary interest, new business (specifically the 2023 budget), and a schedule of meetings. No specific budget figures or details are provided in the agenda.

• Discussion of 2023 budget
• Land acknowledgment statement
• Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 18, 2022

The Kincardine BIA Board of Management reviewed the draft 2023 budget and agreed not to increase the levy because of the upcoming reconstruction project. The board discussed reallocating funds as some events may not occur during construction, and noted the lack of a reserve fund. The motion to direct the Downtown Development Manager to update the draft budget and present it at the next regular meeting was carried.

• Agreed not to increase the levy for 2023
• Directed DDM to update draft 2023 budget and present at next meeting (carried)

Kincardine Community Fund

The Kincardine Community Fund Committee is meeting electronically for the final time this term of Council. They will adopt the June 27, 2022 minutes, receive updates on the hockey fundraiser and legacy brochure, discuss 2023 goals and budget, and review the financial report.

• Adoption of June 27, 2022 meeting minutes
• Update on Charity Hockey Event outcomes
• Review of alternate logos for legacy brochure from Community Foundation Grey Bruce
• Discussion of printing and distribution of legacy brochure
• Discussion of 2023 Goals and Budget request

Arts, Culture and Heritage

The Arts, Culture and Heritage Committee is meeting electronically to approve updates to its Award and Recognition Policy, receive updates on an Indigenous art installation and Arts IgNight event planning, and discuss renaming the committee and setting 2023 priorities. The meeting includes adoption of July 5, 2022 minutes and standard procedural items.

• Approve changes to the Award and Recognition Policy and recommend to Council
• Update on Indigenous Art/Indigenous Plaque Installation
• Update on Arts IgNight event planning
• Discussion on removing 'Heritage' from committee name
• Identify 2023 priorities

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially approve an updated Acceptable Use of Information Technology policy, which includes new rules on electronic monitoring of employees. The policy must be approved by October 11, 2022. The agenda also includes routine items such as adopting minutes, receiving statistical reports, and filing communications from various organizations.

• Updated Acceptable Use of Information Technology Policy (Human Resources-2022-09) for approval
• Adoption of minutes from September 19, 2022 Committee of the Whole meeting
• Receive and file Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority minutes from July 21, 2022
• Receive communications including SVCA 2023 budget letter and County of Bruce public meeting notice on Growth Management Official Plan Amendment
• Receive motions from other municipalities on topics like Strong Mayors Building Homes Act and wildlife damage compensation

The Committee of the Whole recommended that Council approve a new Acceptable Use of Information Technology Policy, which would also repeal sections of the existing HR policy manual. The recommendation will be considered as a Matters Arising item at a future Council meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also adopted previous minutes and adjourned.

• Recommended Council approve Acceptable Use of Information Technology Policy (carried)
• Recommended Council repeal Sections 47-50 of By-law No. 2020-023 Consolidated Human Resources Policy Manual (carried)
• Adopted minutes of September 19, 2022 Committee of the Whole meeting (carried)
• Adjourned at 5:27 p.m. (carried)

Council Meeting

This is a regular Council meeting with mostly procedural items. The main substantive item is a motion to approve the amended Municipal Alcohol Policy (GG.1.6) as presented in a report from the September 19, 2022 Committee of the Whole meeting. Council will also adopt minutes from the September 19 meeting, move into Committee of the Whole, and potentially enter a closed session to discuss solicitor-client privileged advice regarding the Municipal Water Reserve Fund and Healthcare Reserve Fund during the 'lame duck' period.

• Motion to approve amended Municipal Alcohol Policy GG.1.6
• Adoption of minutes from September 19, 2022 Council meetings
• Possible closed session on solicitor-client privileged advice regarding Municipal Water Reserve Fund and Healthcare Reserve Fund
• Confirmatory by-law for proceedings of October 3, 2022 meeting

Council approved the amended Municipal Alcohol Policy GG.1.6 as presented in a report from the September 19, 2022 Committee of the Whole meeting. They also approved the Acceptable Use of Information Technology Policy and a by-law amending consolidated human resources policies. A closed session was held for solicitor-client privileged advice regarding restricted acts during the 'lame duck' period for the Municipal Water Reserve Fund and Healthcare Reserve Fund, with direction to present that advice in open session at a later meeting.

• Approved amended Municipal Alcohol Policy GG.1.6 (carried)
• Approved Acceptable Use of Information Technology Policy (carried)
• Approved Consolidated Corporate Human Resources Policies (2020) Amendment (2) By-law No. 2022-157 (carried)
• Approved consent agenda recommendations (carried)
• Moved into closed session for solicitor-client privileged advice (carried)
• Adopted minutes of September 19, 2022 Council meeting (carried)

Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee

The Kincardine Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee is meeting electronically to receive an update on physician recruitment efforts and to discuss a budget plan to submit to Council for 2023. The agenda also includes adopting the minutes from the August 18, 2022 meeting. No correspondence is noted.

• Receive update on current physician recruitment efforts
• Discuss 2023 budget plan to submit to Council
• Adopt minutes of August 18, 2022 meeting

Kincardine BIA

The Kincardine BIA Board of Management is meeting electronically to handle routine business, including adopting minutes, reviewing accounts for payment, and receiving updates on events, the Queen Street Reconstruction Project, and a 2023 budget proposal. The agenda also includes introducing a new board member and discussing fall decorations.

• Introduction of new BIA Board member Stacey Nixon
• Events Subcommittee update: Fall Feast (Oct 6), Fall Harvest (Oct 8), Halloween Spectacular (Oct 29), Hometown Christmas (Nov 18), Ladies' Night (Nov 24)
• Queen Street Reconstruction Project update: Open House Sept 21 at Arts Centre, BIA Reconstruction Sub-committee meeting Sept 28
• 2023 budget proposal discussion
• Fall Decorations - corn stalks and bows

The Kincardine BIA Board met on September 20, 2022, and approved the minutes of the previous meeting and accounts for payment. They discussed the nearly $80,000 in unredeemed BIA bucks, agreeing to continue selling them and to create a promotional campaign to encourage redemption. Updates were provided on upcoming events, including Fall Feast, Fall Harvest, Halloween Spectacular, Hometown Christmas, and Ladies Night. The board also reviewed a draft 2023 budget and discussed replacing non-working snowflakes on Queen Street.

• Approved minutes of August 16, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Approved accounts for payment as presented (carried)
• Agreed to continue selling BIA bucks and develop a promotion campaign to encourage redemption
• Discussed 2023 budget; sub-committee meeting to be called for review
• Noted snowflakes on Queen Street not working; preferred replacement under warranty

Council Meeting

This is a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions or discussions listed. Council will adopt minutes from September 7 and 12, 2022 meetings, and handle routine items like a confirmatory by-law and adjournment.

• Adoption of minutes from Council meeting September 7, 2022
• Adoption of minutes from Planning Corporate Services meeting September 12, 2022
• Confirmatory by-law for proceedings of September 19, 2022 meeting

The meeting was largely procedural. Council adopted minutes from September 7 and 12, 2022, and received two notices of motion from Councillor Stewart regarding stranded debt for the water pipeline and the health care reserve fund, and an encroachment agreement policy. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Adopted minutes of September 7 and 12, 2022 (carried)
• Approved consent agenda recommendations (carried)
• Passed confirmatory by-law 2022-156 (carried)
• Adjourned at 5:16 p.m. (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially adopt a revised Municipal Alcohol Policy for recreation and community programs, which has been updated to reflect current industry standards and supported by the Kincardine Police Services Board and Grey-Bruce Health Unit. The agenda also includes routine items such as adopting previous minutes, receiving the August 2022 building report, and filing minutes from the Kincardine Police Services Board. Several communications and motions from other municipalities will be received and filed.

• Revised Municipal Alcohol Policy for recreation and community programs
• Adoption of minutes from September 12, 2022 Committee of the Whole meeting
• August 2022 Building Report to be received and filed
• Minutes of Kincardine Police Services Board meeting of September 8, 2022
• Communications including CNSC administrative penalty issued to Bruce Power Inc.

The Committee of the Whole recommended that Council approve the Municipal Alcohol Policy as presented in Report Recreation and Community Programs 2022-07, to be considered at the October 3, 2022 Council meeting. The meeting also adopted the minutes from September 12, 2022, and received several reports and communications as part of the consent agenda. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of Municipal Alcohol Policy (Report 2022-07) for Council consideration on Oct 3, 2022 (carried)
• Adopted minutes of Committee of the Whole meeting of September 12, 2022 (carried)
• Received August 2022 Building Report as information
• Received Kincardine Police Services Board minutes of September 8, 2022 as information
• Received various communications from AMO, Bruce County Historical Society, CNSC, Ombudsman Ontario, and others as information
• Received motions from other municipalities on healthcare and Bill 3 as information

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee recommended approval of proposed accessible parking stalls for the Queen Street reconstruction project, with modifications to relocate a stall away from an alleyway for safety and add a new stall in front of Remax. The committee also reviewed results from an accessibility survey and discussed the Stop Gap Ramps program, which may require a new agreement with insurance coverage.

• Recommended approval of proposed accessible parking stalls as designed (carried)
• Recommended relocating the stall in front of Cooperators away from the alleyway due to safety concerns (carried)
• Recommended adding an additional accessible stall in front of Remax at 768 Queen Street (carried)
• Adopted minutes of August 9, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Adjourned to meet again on October 11, 2022 (carried)

Planning Corporate Services Meeting

The Planning/Corporate Services Committee meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the final passage of two by-laws to register encroachment agreements for 203 and 209 Birchwood Ave. Council previously approved these agreements in May 2022, and the by-laws are needed to complete registration on title. The agenda also includes standard items like land acknowledgment, disclosures, committee of the whole, and a possible closed session for legal and land acquisition matters.

• By-law to finalize MacKay Encroachment Agreement at 209 Birchwood Ave
• By-law to finalize Trudell Encroachment Agreement at 203 Birchwood Ave
• Possible closed session for litigation and land acquisition matters
• Confirmatory by-law for meeting proceedings

Council passed by-laws for encroachment agreements at 209 and 203 Birchwood (By-laws 2022-153 and 2022-154), each with an 8-1 vote. It also awarded the supply of winter road salt to Compass Minerals Canada Corporation in partnership with Bruce County, and approved the Environment Committee's request to apply for Bruce Power funding for a community compost program. Council then moved into closed session for legal and land acquisition matters.

• Approved By-law 2022-153 (MacKay Encroachment Agreement at 209 Birchwood) — carried 8-1
• Approved By-law 2022-154 (Trudell Encroachment Agreement at 203 Birchwood) — carried 8-1
• Awarded Supply of Winter Road Salt to Compass Minerals Canada Corporation in partnership with Bruce County — carried
• Approved Kincardine Community Environment Committee's request to apply for Bruce Power funding for a community compost program — carried
• Moved into closed session for litigation and land acquisition matters — carried
• Passed confirmatory By-law 2022-155 — carried
• Adjourned at 6:57 p.m. — carried

Committee of the Whole - 2nd Meeting of Month

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially approve a two-year contract for winter road salt with Compass Minerals Canada Corporation, valued over $100,000, in partnership with Bruce County. The committee will also receive updates on the Municipal Tree Policy and a request from the Kincardine Community Environment Committee to apply for $5,000 in Bruce Power funding. The tree by-law draft has been delayed to October 10 for more public engagement.

• Two-year road salt supply contract with Compass Minerals Canada Corporation, value over $100,000
• Municipal Tree Policy update: draft Tree Preservation By-Law delayed to October 10 for public engagement
• Kincardine Community Environment Committee requests approval to apply for $5,000 from Bruce Power's Environment and Sustainability Fund
• Public information session on tree by-law scheduled for September 13, 2022
• Online tree survey open until September 23, 2022

The Committee of the Whole recommended that Council award the supply of winter road salt to Compass Minerals Canada Corporation in partnership with Bruce County and other lower-tier municipalities. The committee also approved the Kincardine Community Environment Committee's request to apply for Bruce Power funding to create a community compost program. An update on the Municipal Tree Policy was received as information, with a draft by-law expected on October 12, 2022.

• Recommended awarding winter road salt supply to Compass Minerals Canada Corporation (carried)
• Approved Kincardine Community Environment Committee's request to apply for Bruce Power funding for a community compost program (carried)
• Adopted minutes of September 7, 2022 COW meeting (carried)
• Adjourned at 5:22 p.m. (carried)

Canada Day

The Canada Day Committee is meeting electronically to review the 2022 Canada Day event, begin planning for 2023, and discuss a draft 2023 budget to recommend to Council. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and disclosing pecuniary interests.

• Discussion of 2022 Canada Day event follow-up
• Brainstorming for 2023 Canada Day entertainment and bookings
• Review and recommendation of 2023 budget for Council
• Approval of June 27, 2022 meeting minutes

Kincardine Police Services Board

The Kincardine Police Services Board is meeting to adopt July minutes, receive updates on a victim support grant and traffic calming devices on Durham Street, and review financial and detachment commander reports. The agenda is largely routine oversight with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Update on Year 2 of Victim Support Grant activities
• Update on installing traffic calming devices on Durham Street between Kincardine Secondary School and Davidson Centre
• Acknowledgement of contribution for Inspector Krista Miller
• Financial report and Detachment Commander's Report for July and August 2022
• Correspondence about speeding on Durham Street and Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce Q2 report

The Kincardine Police Services Board approved spending $1,600 from its budget to purchase two traffic calming devices (centre and side pollards) for installation on Durham Street between the Davidson Centre and Kincardine District Senior School in 2023. The board also adopted the July 14, 2022 meeting minutes, added a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation item to the agenda, and acknowledged Sgt. David Hackney with a certificate for nearly 22 years of service. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $1,600 for traffic calming devices on Durham Street (carried)
• Adopted minutes of July 14, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Added National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to agenda (carried)
• Acknowledged Sgt. David Hackney with certificate of achievement (carried)

Council Meeting

Kincardine Council's regular meeting includes adopting prior minutes, a proposed $1,200 Community Investment Grant to the Bruce County Women's Institute, and a motion to re-establish a 12-foot public walkway between #258 and #260 Victoria Street South at Inverhuron. Council will also pass a by-law for a Bruce Township Gateway Sign Encroachment Agreement and may enter closed session to discuss a BIA candidate.

• $1,200 Community Investment Grant to Bruce County Women's Institute
• 12-foot public walkway request at Inverhuron between #258 and #260 Victoria Street South
• Bruce Township Gateway Sign Encroachment Agreement By-law
• Adoption of minutes from August 3, 8, and 15, 2022 meetings
• Closed session for personal matters about a BIA candidate

Council approved a $1,200 Community Investment Grant to the Bruce County Women's Institute. Council also directed staff to draft a report to re-establish a 12-foot public walkway between #258 and #260 Victoria Street South at Inverhuron, and to bring the public walkway between 163 and 165 Lake Street North up to safety standards. Several by-laws were passed, including a gateway sign encroachment agreement and a procedure by-law amendment.

• Approved $1,200 Community Investment Grant to Bruce County Women's Institute (carried)
• Directed staff to draft report to re-establish 12-foot public walkway at Inverhuron (carried)
• Directed public walkway at Inverhuron between 163 and 165 Lake Street North be brought up to safety standards (carried)
• Passed By-law 2022-148: Bruce Township Gateway Sign Encroachment Agreement (carried)
• Approved Terms of Reference for Community Economic Development Committee (carried)
• Granted exemption to Procedure By-law for inaugural meeting on November 16, 2022 (carried)
• Passed By-law 2022-149: Procedure By-law Amendment (17) (carried)
• Passed By-law 2022-150: Compliance Audit Committee Appointment 2022 (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several administrative items, including proposed amendments to the Procedure By-law that would move the inaugural meeting to November 16, 2022, remove the opening prayer, and cancel the October 17, 2022 meeting. They will also consider appointing members to the Compliance Audit Committee, entering an agreement with Aird & Berlis LLP for Integrity Commissioner services, and updating the Community Economic Development Committee's terms of reference. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as statistical reports and communications.

• Proposed Procedure By-law amendments: move inaugural meeting to Nov 16, 2022, remove prayer, cancel Oct 17, 2022 meeting
• Appointment of members to Compliance Audit Committee for term Nov 15, 2022 to Nov 14, 2026
• Agreement with Aird & Berlis LLP for Integrity Commissioner services until Dec 31, 2023
• Updated Terms of Reference for Community Economic Development Committee
• Consent agenda includes July 2022 building, by-law, and environmental services reports

The Committee of the Whole made several recommendations to Council, including approving the Community Economic Development Committee's Terms of Reference, amending the Procedure By-law to allow the inaugural meeting on November 16, 2022 and to remove the section on the opening, reappointing members to the Compliance Audit Committee, and directing the Clerk to negotiate an agreement with Aird & Berlis LLP for Integrity Commissioner services. All recommendations were carried.

• Recommended Council approve CEDC Terms of Reference (carried)
• Recommended Council exempt Procedure By-law for Nov 16, 2022 inaugural meeting (carried)
• Recommended Council remove Section A4.2 of Procedure By-law (carried)
• Recommended reappointing Baccerea, Magwood, Cruickshank to Compliance Audit Committee (carried)
• Recommended Council direct Clerk to negotiate with Aird & Berlis LLP for Integrity Commissioner (carried)

Kincardine Community Environment Committee

The Kincardine Community Environment Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve its 2023 goals and objectives, a proposed budget for Council's consideration, and a grant application to Bruce Power's Environment and Sustainability Fund. They will also receive updates on the Waterfront Master Plan, a composting program, a native plant engagement event, and the Private Tree Preservation By-law, and review the Municipal Tree By-law.

• Approve 2023 goals and objectives
• Discuss 2023 budget for Council
• Recommend applying for Bruce Power Environment and Sustainability Fund
• Review Municipal Tree By-law and Policy
• Approve location of budgeted Water Bottle Filling Station

Arts, Culture and Heritage

The Arts, Culture and Heritage Committee is meeting to approve updates to the Award and Recognition Policy and recommend them to Council. They will also receive updates on the Indigenous Art Installation and Arts IgNight event planning, and discuss removing 'Heritage' from the committee name. The committee will set priorities for the next term and review progress on current projects.

• Approve changes to the Award and Recognition Policy and recommend to Council
• Update on Indigenous Art Installation
• Update on Arts IgNight event planning
• Discuss removing 'Heritage' from committee name
• Identify 2023 priorities

Kincardine Cruise Night Committee

The Kincardine Cruise Night Committee is meeting electronically to review the July 29th Cruise Night, plan the upcoming September 2nd event, and discuss preliminary 2023 details, including potential impacts from the Queen Street Reconstruction project. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting minutes and scheduling the next meeting.

• Debrief of July 29th Cruise Night
• Planning for September 2nd Cruise Night
• Discussion of 2023 Cruise Night and Queen Street Reconstruction impacts
• Adoption of June 20, 2022 minutes

Heritage Kincardine

The Heritage Kincardine Committee is meeting to discuss several heritage-related items, including signage for the pavilion, a draft request to relocate a guardhouse, and 2023 goals and budget requests. The committee will also adopt minutes from the June 28, 2022 meeting and receive a financial update. The agenda includes correspondence items such as newsletters and conference information.

• Discussion of signage for the Kincardine Pavilion
• Draft request to relocate a guardhouse
• 2023 goals and budget request discussion
• Adoption of minutes from June 28, 2022 meeting
• Financial update for August

The Heritage Kincardine Committee adopted the June 28, 2022 minutes and discussed wording for pavilion signage, suggesting an amendment. They also discussed a guardhouse from WWII and provided direction on 2023 goals and budget, including an additional $2,000 for signage. A resolution was passed to include a Forward by Eric Howald in Southside Tour booklets.

• Adopted minutes of June 28, 2022 (carried)
• Approved resolution to include Eric Howald's Forward in Southside Tour booklets (carried)
• Directed staff to request additional $2,000 in 2023 budget for signage
• Discussed but did not decide on guardhouse placement on municipal property

Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee

The Kincardine Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee is meeting electronically to receive updates on physician recruitment, nurse practitioners, and fundraising ideas, and to discuss Huron-Kinloss contributions, a Home and Community Care Support Services clinic, and priority setting for 2023. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no votes on substantive items.

• Adoption of June 30, 2022 meeting minutes
• Update on physician recruitment efforts
• Update on nurse practitioners
• Discussion of Huron-Kinloss contributions
• Discussion of 2023 priorities

Kincardine BIA

The Kincardine BIA Board of Management is meeting electronically to hear presentations on the Smart Beach pilot program and Digital Main Street, and to receive updates on the Queen Street reconstruction project, 2022 events, and 2023 priorities. The board will also consider adopting the July 19, 2022 minutes and accepting accounts for payment.

• Presentation on Smart Beach pilot program at Station Beach by Dr. Chris Houser
• Update on Digital Main Street funding and resources by Luke Price
• Queen Street reconstruction: Council approved project tender for fall; community open house Sept. 21 at Arts Centre
• BIA board vacancy posted; applications due Aug. 26, 2022
• Discussion of 2023 BIA priorities and budget proposals

The Kincardine BIA Board approved a recommendation to appoint a member representing personal service businesses to fill a board vacancy, and approved purchasing more Blinky souvenirs for revenue. The board also discussed the upcoming Queen Street reconstruction, which was approved by Council to go to tender this fall, and noted the Promenade on Queen will not proceed in 2023 due to construction.

• Recommended striking committee appoint personal services business member (carried)
• Approved purchase of more Blinky souvenirs for special events (carried)
• Accepted accounts for payment as presented (carried)
• Adopted July 19, 2022 minutes as presented (carried)
• Adjourned at 10:08am (carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting called solely to move into a closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, specifically the recruitment of the Chief Administrative Officer. The only public actions are a land acknowledgment, a motion to go into closed session, a confirmatory by-law, and adjournment. No other business is scheduled.

• Closed meeting under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act for CAO recruitment
• Confirmatory by-law No. 2022- to adopt proceedings
• Land acknowledgment statement by Councillor Stewart

Council held a special meeting and moved into closed session to discuss the Chief Administrative Officer recruitment. After returning to open session, Council passed By-law 2022-146 to appoint Jillene Bellchamber-Glazier as CAO. A confirmatory by-law (2022-147) was also passed. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Appointed Deputy Mayor Roppel to chair the meeting (carried)
• Moved into closed meeting for CAO recruitment (carried)
• Passed By-law 2022-146 appointing Jillene Bellchamber-Glazier as CAO (carried)
• Passed By-law 2022-147 to confirm proceedings (carried)

Community Economic Development Committee

The Community Economic Development Committee will continue its discussion of the Municipality of Kincardine's Housing Action Plan. The committee will also discuss and plan its 2023 work plan and budget, as the current term is ending. Updates will be provided by the Kincardine BIA, Chamber of Commerce, and Bruce Community Futures.

• Continued discussion of the Housing Action Plan for the Municipality of Kincardine
• Discussion of 2023 committee priorities and budget planning
• Adoption of minutes from the June 16, 2022 meeting
• Updates from Kincardine BIA, Chamber of Commerce, and Bruce Community Futures

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will review accessibility input for the Queen Street Reconstruction and discuss the location of the accessible accessway to the new washrooms at McPherson Park. Staff will also provide updates on the Accessibility Survey, stop gap ramps, and the 2023 budget and work plan. The meeting includes the introduction of new member Stacy MacGregor and the adoption of June 14, 2022 minutes.

• Queen Street Reconstruction: Presentation by Darren Alexander of BM Ross and Associates for Committee comments on final plans
• McPherson Park: Review of site plan for accessible accessway and rise/run to new washrooms
• 2023 Budget: Discussion and motion on the coming year's work plan and budget
• Stop Gap Ramps: Update on communications and new ramps in the community
• Accessibility Survey: Staff update and review

The committee received a detailed presentation on the Queen Street reconstruction project, focusing on accessibility improvements such as replacing sidewalks with smooth concrete and eliminating steps at 13 entrances. The survey on accessibility received 45 responses and remains open until September 1, 2022. No formal decisions were made; discussions were deferred on several topics, including Stop Gap Ramps and 2023 budget considerations.

• Adopted minutes of June 14, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Adjourned to next meeting on September 13, 2022 (carried)

Planning Corporate Services Meeting

The Kincardine Council is meeting electronically to consider several routine administrative items. They will vote on two workplace policies (harassment and violence prevention), pass by-laws for municipal drain maintenance and agreements with the Tiverton Agricultural Society, and may enter closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Approve GG.6.6 Workplace Harassment Prevention Policy
• Approve GG.6.7 Workplace Violence Prevention Policy
• Pass Davey Municipal Drain Maintenance (2022) By-law
• Pass Kincardine-Kinloss Municipal Drain Maintenance (2022) By-law
• Pass Gazebo and Gate Post and Saddle Horse Ring agreements with Tiverton Agricultural Society

Council approved workplace harassment and violence prevention policies, four by-laws including municipal drain maintenance and Tiverton Agricultural Society agreements, and a zoning by-law amendment. It also directed staff to include Queen Street reconstruction and $70,000 for emergency vehicle pre-emption equipment in the 2023 budget, and provided direction on a draft subdivision. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved Workplace Harassment Prevention Policy (carried)
• Approved Workplace Violence Prevention Policy (carried)
• Passed Davey Municipal Drain Maintenance By-law 2022-140 (carried)
• Passed Kincardine-Kinloss Municipal Drain Maintenance By-law 2022-141 (carried)
• Passed Gazebo and Gate Post Agreement By-law 2022-142 (carried)
• Passed Saddle Horse Ring Operating Agreement By-law 2022-143 (carried)
• Directed approval of Draft Plan of Subdivision S-2021-016 (Kraemer) (carried)
• Directed staff to include Queen Street reconstruction and $70,000 for emergency vehicle pre-emption in 2023 budget (carried)

Committee of the Whole - 2nd Meeting of Month

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several planning and development items, including an update on the comprehensive zoning bylaw review, a draft plan of subdivision in Tiverton, a request to waive parkland dedication fees for the King's Pearl Pub, and a request for a resolution to allow a minor variance application at 19 Wood St. They will also consider updated terms of reference for the environment committee, pre-budget approval for the Queen Street reconstruction, and installation of emergency vehicle pre-emption equipment on Highway 21.

• Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review update from MHBC (Development Services-2022-29)
• Draft Plan of Subdivision S-2021-016 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2021-092 (Kraemer) in Tiverton
• Request to waive $300 parkland dedication fee for King's Pearl Pub and Eatery at 71 King St, Tiverton
• Request for resolution under Planning Act s.45(1.4) for minor variance at 19 Wood St, Inverhuron
• Pre-budget approval for Queen Street Reconstruction and 2023 capital budget inclusion

The Committee of the Whole recommended Council approve a draft plan of subdivision (S-2021-016) and zoning bylaw amendment (Z-2021-092) for the Kraemer application. They also recommended Council deny an exemption from parkland dedication fees for 71 King St, Tiverton, and direct staff to include Queen Street reconstruction in the 2023 capital budget. Other recommendations included approving updated terms of reference for the Kincardine Community Environment Committee and including $70,000 for emergency vehicle pre-emption equipment in the 2023 budget.

• Recommended Council approve Draft Plan of Subdivision S-2021-016 (Kraemer) (carried)
• Recommended Council approve Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2021-092 (Kraemer) (carried)
• Recommended Council apply all Parkland Dedication fees for 71 King St, Tiverton, denying exemption (carried)
• Recommended Council permit minor variance application for 19 Wood St, Inverhuron (carried)
• Recommended Council approve updated Terms of Reference for Kincardine Community Environment Committee (carried)
• Recommended Council include Queen Street reconstruction in 2023 capital budget and initiate RFT process in Fall 2022 (carried)
• Recommended Council include $70,000 for emergency vehicle pre-emption equipment in 2023 budget (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a nurse practitioner proposal to address healthcare access, receive the 2022 six-month financial report, and review updated workplace harassment and violence prevention policies. The agenda also includes delegations from the Bruce County Museum and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, plus several consent items including resignations and event designations.

• Nurse Practitioner Proposal - Strategic Initiatives-2022-08
• 2022 6-Month Financial Report: operating expenses under budget by $4,256,000 (24.6%)
• Harassment & Violence Prevention Policies update for approval
• Quarterly Procurement Report covering contracts over $50,000 and $1,000,000
• Designation of 2022 Annual Gathering of the Bands as Municipally Significant Event

The Committee of the Whole recommended that Council include 60% of a nurse practitioner's wages, with a draft agreement with the Family Health Team, in the 2023 Municipal Budget. It also recommended approval of new harassment and violence prevention policies. The committee received updates on Kincardine Days, Douglas Point decommissioning, and financial reports, and forwarded several consent agenda items to Council.

• Recommended Council include 60% of nurse practitioner wages in 2023 budget (carried)
• Recommended Council approve harassment and violence prevention policies (carried)
• Adopted minutes of July 11, 2022 COW meeting (carried)
• Adjourned at 6:27 p.m. (carried)

Council Meeting

This is a regular Council meeting with mostly procedural items: adopting minutes, moving into Committee of the Whole, and a closed session for a personal matter about a BIA candidate. The notable substantive item is an Integrity Commissioner report on a Code of Conduct complaint against Councillor Dorne Fitzsimmons, which will be presented.

• Integrity Commissioner report on Code of Conduct complaint against Councillor Dorne Fitzsimmons
• Adoption of minutes from July 4, 11, 13, 15, and 27, 2022 meetings
• Closed meeting to consider personal matters about an identifiable individual (BIA candidate)
• Confirmatory by-law for proceedings of August 3, 2022

Council approved a motion to include 60% of a Nurse Practitioner's wages, with a draft agreement with the Family Health Team, in the 2023 Municipal Budget. They also accepted an Integrity Commissioner report on a complaint against Councillor Fitzsimmons with no reprimand, and passed several by-laws including a committee appointment amendment and a confirmatory by-law.

• Adopted minutes from July 4, 11, 13, 15, and 27 meetings
• Accepted Integrity Commissioner report on Councillor Fitzsimmons with no reprimand
• Approved consent agenda recommendations
• Directed staff to include 60% of Nurse Practitioner wages in 2023 budget
• Moved into closed meeting for BIA candidate personal matter
• Passed By-law 2022-138 (Committee Appointment Amendment 18)
• Passed By-law 2022-139 (Confirmatory By-law)

Kincardine Community Environment Committee

The Kincardine Community Environment Committee is meeting to discuss environmental initiatives, including a draft private tree preservation by-law, a proposed water bottle filling station location, and 2023 budget planning. The committee will also review its goals and objectives, consider becoming a Blue Community, and approve a committee icon.

• Draft Private Tree Preservation By-law review and public engagement update
• Water Bottle Filling Station location approval at Davidson Centre
• 2023 budget preliminary planning for Council recommendations
• Discussion on Blue Community program incorporation
• Approval of committee icon from four options

The Kincardine Community Environment Committee approved a new official committee icon and suggested staff investigate possible locations for renaturalization of municipal lands. The committee also discussed future goals, including pursuing Blue Community designation in 2023, and noted the 2022 budget is fully used.

• Approved addition of agenda item 6.3, Native Plant Engagement Event (carried)
• Approved minutes of July 6, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Suggested staff investigate possible locations for renaturalization (carried)
• Approved use of option 4 for official committee icon (carried)
• Adjourned at 3:29pm (carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting called solely to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, specifically Chief Administrative Officer recruitment, under the Municipal Act. Council will move into closed session for that discussion, then return to open meeting to pass a confirmatory by-law and adjourn. No public decisions or substantive agenda items are listed.

• Closed meeting for Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) recruitment under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001
• Confirmatory by-law to approve proceedings of the July 27, 2022 meeting

Council met in closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, specifically Chief Administrative Officer recruitment, and provided direction to staff. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the only actions were procedural: moving into closed session, confirming the meeting's proceedings via By-law 2022-137, and adjourning.

• Moved into closed meeting for CAO recruitment discussion (carried)
• Confirmed proceedings via By-law 2022-137 (carried)
• Adjourned at 5:28 p.m. (carried)

Heritage Kincardine

This agenda for the Heritage Kincardine meeting on July 26, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE agenda system, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document provides no information about what the committee will discuss or decide.

Kincardine Cruise Night Committee

The Kincardine Cruise Night Committee is meeting electronically to plan the July 29th Cruise Night event. The agenda includes approving the June 20, 2022 minutes, discussing event details, and setting the next meeting date. No other substantive business is listed.

• Discussion of July 29th Cruise Night event planning
• Approval of June 20, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion of next committee meeting date

Kincardine BIA

The Kincardine BIA Board of Management is meeting electronically to discuss downtown business improvement matters. The agenda includes a delegation on the Queen Street reconstruction project, updates on the 2022 events working group, the Sunday Promenade, Explore Ontario costs, and BIA social media. The board will also consider accepting the June 21, 2022 minutes and accounts for payment.

• Delegation by Darren Alexander, B.M. Ross & Associates, on Downtown Queen Street Reconstruction
• Update on 2022 Events Working Group
• Update on Promenade on Queen (Sunday Promenade)
• Update on Explore Ontario costs and future visit
• Financial report: Accounts for Payment to be accepted

The Kincardine BIA Board heard a presentation on the downtown Queen Street reconstruction project, including scope, cross-section, business impacts, and timelines, with a public meeting planned if Council gives pre-budget approval in August. The Board accepted the June 21, 2022 minutes and the accounts for payment as presented. Two board members resigned, and the Board will seek new members with experience in professional services, retail, or hospitality.

• Accepted June 21, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Accepted accounts for payment (carried)
• Adjourned at 9:59am (carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special meeting called solely to move into closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, specifically the recruitment of the Chief Administrative Officer. The council will also consider a confirmatory by-law and adjourn. No public decisions or discussions are on the agenda.

• Closed session under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act for CAO recruitment
• Confirmatory by-law for the meeting's proceedings
• Land acknowledgment statement by Councillor Fitzsimmons

Council held a special meeting to discuss CAO recruitment in closed session. Upon returning to open session, Council repealed By-law 2022-131 (the previous CAO appointment) and passed By-law 2022-135 appointing Roxana Baumann as Chief Administrative Officer. A confirmatory by-law (2022-136) was also passed.

• Repealed By-law 2022-131 (CAO Appointment) via By-law 2022-134 (carried)
• Appointed Roxana Baumann as CAO via By-law 2022-135 (carried)
• Passed confirmatory By-law 2022-136 (carried)

Kincardine Police Services Board

The Kincardine Police Services Board will review a revised draft Municipal Alcohol Policy, discuss outstanding questions from a board survey, and receive updates on the Victim Support Grant, finances, and the detachment commander's report. The board will also consider correspondence about loud/speeding traffic, federal bail reform, and other matters, and may move into closed session to discuss taxi licence applications.

• Review of draft Municipal Alcohol Policy 2022, based on Grey Bruce Health Unit template
• Discussion of Police Services Board Survey outstanding questions
• Update on Year 2 of Victim Support Grant
• Correspondence from Stanley Johns re: loud and speeding traffic (with custom report for 2022-03-18 to 2022-05-19)
• Possible closed session re: taxi licence applications (personal matters)

The Kincardine Police Services Board approved a taxi driver licence for Shawn Christopher Mayhew and adopted minutes from prior meetings. The board also reviewed a revised Municipal Alcohol Policy and recommended adding a section on cannabis use. Staff were directed to inquire about traffic calming measures on Durham Street and Highway 21 in Tiverton.

• Adopted minutes of May 12, 2022 and June 20, 2022 meetings
• Granted taxi driver licence to Shawn Christopher Mayhew (July 14, 2022 to April 30, 2023)
• Recommended adding cannabis section to Municipal Alcohol Policy
• Directed staff to inquire about traffic calming on Durham Street and Highway 21 in Tiverton

Closed Meeting

This is a closed meeting agenda with no listed agenda items, only embedded video and software interface text. The document contains no decisions, discussions, or public business to report.

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting called to discuss a personnel matter — specifically the recruitment of a Chief Administrative Officer. The council will move into a closed meeting under the Municipal Act to consider this, then return to open session to confirm proceedings. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with a land acknowledgment, disclosure of interests, and a confirmatory by-law.

• Closed meeting to discuss Chief Administrative Officer recruitment
• Exemption from 48-hour notice requirement for special meeting
• Confirmatory by-law for July 13, 2022 council proceedings

The special meeting was called to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, specifically Chief Administrative Officer recruitment, under the Municipal Act. Council moved into closed session, received staff direction, and returned to open meeting. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the only actions were procedural (exempting notice, confirming by-law, adjourning).

• Exempted 48-hour notice requirement for special meeting (carried)
• Moved into closed meeting for CAO recruitment discussion (carried)
• Confirmed proceedings by By-law No. 2022-133 (carried)
• Adjourned at 5:26 p.m. (carried)

Planning Corporate Services Meeting

Kincardine Council is holding a public meeting to hear a proposed draft plan of subdivision and zoning amendments, then will consider several motions and by-laws. These include approving amendments to the Petitions Policy, supporting a Heritage Kincardine resolution, repealing and reissuing a noise by-law exemption for a wedding, and passing by-laws for a Bruce Road 15 cost-sharing agreement and a Municipal Innovation Council MOU. The meeting also includes a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Public meeting for draft plan of subdivision and zoning amendments
• Amendments to GG.3.13 Petitions Policy (Report Legislative Services 2022-19)
• Noise by-law exemption for Josh Bragg wedding at 521 Huron Terrace, Aug 6-7, 2022, 11 p.m.-2 a.m.
• Cost Sharing Agreement Bruce Road 15 By-law
• Municipal Innovation Council Memorandum of Understanding By-law

Council appointed David Henderson as Chief Administrative Officer by passing By-law 2022-131. A zoning amendment for Queen Street (Kelden Developments Inc.) was defeated in a 4-4 tie vote, and a motion to defer it pending a traffic study was also defeated. Council approved several other by-laws and policies, including a petitions policy amendment, a cost-sharing agreement for Bruce Road 15, and a Municipal Innovation Council MOU.

• Appointed David Henderson as CAO (By-law 2022-131)
• Defeated Queen Street zoning amendment (Kelden Developments) (4-4)
• Defeated motion to defer Queen Street zoning amendment pending traffic study (4-4)
• Approved amendments to GG.3.13 Petitions Policy
• Approved Cost Sharing Agreement Bruce Road 15 By-law (2022-127)
• Approved Municipal Innovation Council MOU By-law (2022-128)
• Approved Bruce Power Water Environmental Assessment Agreement By-law (2022-129)
• Approved 2022 Consolidated Rates and Fees Amendment (5) By-law (2022-130)

Closed Meeting

This agenda is for a closed meeting of Kincardine, ON on 2022-07-11, but the text contains only software interface labels and no actual agenda items. It is purely procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions listed.

Public Meeting

This is a public planning meeting where Council will hear presentations and public comments on three applications: two zoning by-law amendments and one draft plan of subdivision. No decisions will be made at this meeting; Council will consider the applications at a later regular meeting.

• Zoning application Z-2022-046 by Kenneth Roppel at 2486 Bruce Road 20
• Zoning application Z-2022-038 by Keldon Developments at 1182 Queen Street
• Draft plan of subdivision S-2022-004 and zoning Z-2022-054 by Fast Holding Ltd in Tiverton

This was a public planning meeting only. Council heard presentations on two zoning applications (Kenneth Roppel at 2486 Bruce Road 20, and Keldon Developments at 1182 Queen Street) and one draft plan of subdivision (Fast Holding Ltd in Tiverton), but no decisions were made. All items will be considered at a future regular council meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:56 p.m.

• Adjourned public meeting at 6:56 p.m. (carried)

Kincardine Cruise Night Committee

The Kincardine Cruise Night Committee is meeting electronically to handle routine business: approving June 20 minutes, discussing a request from Knox Presbyterian Church to sell tickets at a September fish fry, reviewing the June 24 Cruise Night, and considering the budget and next meeting date.

• Request from Knox Presbyterian Church Kincardine for a ticket booth at September 2 fish fry
• Discussion of June 24 Cruise Night event follow-up
• Review of 2022 Cruise Night budget (July 2022)
• Approval of June 20, 2022 meeting minutes

Committee of the Whole - 2nd Meeting of Month

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several staff reports and will decide on items including a Bruce Power water supply environmental assessment agreement, a $30,000 Birchwood Trails access project, a draft tree preservation by-law, and a taxi rate increase request. They will also hear a delegation requesting a crosswalk at Park Street and Bruce Ave. The meeting includes adoption of previous minutes and routine procedural items.

• Bruce Power water supply EA agreement approval
• Birchwood Trails access point steps project ($30,000)
• Draft Tree Preservation By-law for lands over 0.5 hectares
• Taxi rate increase request to amend Rates and Fees By-law
• Delegation: Amanda Saxton requesting crosswalk at Park Street and Bruce Ave

The Committee of the Whole made several recommendations to Council, including directing staff to proceed with temporary pedestrian safety measures at Bruce Ave soccer fields, recommending approval of the Bruce Power Water Environmental Assessment Agreement, directing staff to place a Tree Preservation By-law on the September 12, 2022 agenda, and recommending a taxi rate increase. All motions carried unanimously.

• Directed staff to proceed with line painting, signage and public education for Bruce Ave soccer field crossing (carried)
• Recommended Council direct staff to investigate McKay Street easement and land conveyance to Knox Presbyterian Church (carried)
• Recommended deferring Birchwood Trails public access point project to 2023 budget (carried)
• Recommended Council direct Mayor and CAO to sign Bruce Power Water Environmental Assessment Agreement (carried)
• Recommended Council receive tree policy report and place Tree Preservation By-law on Sept 12, 2022 agenda (carried)
• Recommended Council approve 5-year Tiverton Agricultural Society agreements for Saddle Horse Ring and gazebo/gate posts (carried)
• Recommended Council approve stove replacement at Underwood Community Centre for non-commercial use (carried)
• Recommended Council accept lease changes for Hawthorne Medical Clinic with CPI rent increase and landlord responsible for repairs over $500 (carried)

Kincardine Community Environment Committee

The Kincardine Community Environment Committee is meeting electronically to approve its updated Terms of Reference, adopt a committee icon, and finalize its goals and objectives for the remainder of its term. The committee will also discuss grant opportunities, receive updates on the Tree Preservation By-law and previous Council recommendations, and review its budget.

• Approve updated Committee Terms of Reference for Council consideration
• Select an official committee icon from three options
• Approve draft Goals and Objectives plan
• Discuss grant application opportunities
• Receive update on Tree Preservation By-law creation

The Kincardine Community Environment Committee approved changes to its Terms of Reference and recommended the draft to Council. It also allocated the remaining 2022 budget to purchase water bottle filling stations. The committee deferred decisions on an icon, goals, and grant applications to the next meeting.

• Approved updated Committee Terms of Reference and recommended to Council (carried)
• Allocated remaining 2022 budget for water bottle filling stations (carried)
• Deferred committee icon selection to next meeting
• Deferred goals and objectives final draft to next meeting
• Deferred grant application opportunities to next meeting

Arts, Culture and Heritage

The Arts, Culture and Heritage Committee is meeting electronically to discuss routine business, including adopting minutes, reviewing the 2022 budget, and providing input on a draft Commemorative Signage and Plaque Policy. They will also review an updated Recognition Policy, plan the Arts IgNight event, brainstorm 2023 priorities, and receive an update on an Indigenous art installation.

• Draft Commemorative Signage and Plaque Policy (G.G.1.XX) for input
• Updated Arts, Culture & Heritage Achievement Recognition Policy review
• Arts IgNight event planning discussion
• 2023 priorities brainstorming
• Indigenous art installation update

Council Meeting

Council accepted an Integrity Commissioner report finding Councillor Dave Cuyler breached the Code of Conduct, formally reprimanded him, and suspended his remuneration for 90 days. The vote was 6-0 with Cuyler declaring a conflict and not voting. Council also approved a pay-to-use pilot for the marina launch ramp, passed several by-laws, and defeated a motion for an off-leash dog park in Inverhuron.

• Reprimanded Councillor Cuyler and suspended remuneration 90 days (6-0, Cuyler conflicted)
• Approved pay-to-use marina launch ramp pilot for 2022, with fees waived during Fishing Derby
• Defeated motion to include off-leash dog park in Inverhuron in 2023 budget
• Approved noise by-law exemption for Kincardine Cubs event July 9-10, 2022
• Passed By-law 2022-120 amending Kincardine Yacht Club agreement
• Passed By-law 2022-121 amending 2022 consolidated rates and fees
• Passed By-law 2022-122 amending public nuisances by-law
• Passed By-law 2022-123 amending consolidated committee appointments

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several reports and recommendations, including whether to continue the municipality's participation in the Municipal Innovation Council (MIC) and to update the petitions policy to allow electronic submissions. The committee will also hear delegations on newcomer integration and a Bruce Telecom update, and consider noise by-law exemptions for two events. The agenda includes routine consent items such as statistical reports and committee minutes.

• Recommendation to continue Municipal Innovation Council (MIC) participation and sign 2022-2025 agreement
• Proposed update to GG.3.13 Petitions Policy to allow electronic petition submissions
• Request to defer Heritage Conservation District public meeting pending insurance assessment
• Noise by-law exemption for Kincardine Bulldogs event at Reunion Park, Station Beach, July 30-Aug 1
• Noise by-law exemption for wedding at 521 Huron Terrace, July 8-9

The Committee of the Whole recommended that Council approve a three-year extension of the Municipal Innovation Council (MIC) agreement until December 31, 2025, and include $26,707 annual funding in the 2023 draft budget. It also recommended approving amendments to the Petitions Policy and deferring a heritage public meeting pending insurance studies. All recommendations are to be considered at the July 11, 2022 Council meeting.

• Recommended extending MIC agreement to Dec 31, 2025 with $26,707 annual funding (carried)
• Recommended approving GG.3.13 Petitions Policy amendments (carried)
• Recommended deferring heritage public meeting until insurance studies completed (carried)
• Adopted June 20, 2022 Committee of the Whole minutes (carried)

Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee

The Kincardine Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee is meeting electronically to receive updates on physician recruitment efforts and nurse practitioners, and to brainstorm fundraising ideas. The committee will also adopt minutes from the May 19, 2022 meeting and move into closed session to discuss a physician recruitment candidate. The agenda is largely procedural with updates and discussion items.

• Adoption of minutes from May 19, 2022 meeting
• Update on physician recruitment efforts
• Update regarding nurse practitioners
• Brainstorm fundraising ideas
• Closed session to consider personal matters about a physician recruitment candidate

The committee received updates on physician recruitment, including a successful 'Roc with your Docs' event and plans for videos and an infographic. It discussed bringing nurse practitioner information to Council on August 3rd and forming a fundraising subcommittee with the Kincardine & Community Health Care Foundation. No formal decisions were made on these items; the only votes were to adopt minutes, enter closed session, and adjourn.

• Adopted May 19, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Moved into closed session for physician candidate personal matters (carried)
• Adjourned at 8:54am (carried)

Heritage Kincardine

The Heritage Kincardine Committee met on June 28, 2022, and approved a motion to support the Kincardine BIA's Memories Monday campaign by sharing historical photos of downtown Queen Street reconstruction. The committee also directed staff to request that new heritage signs be placed year-round, discussed 2023 budget priorities, and committed to in-person meetings for the remainder of the term.

• Approved support for BIA Memories Monday campaign (carried)
• Directed staff to request heritage signs be placed year-round
• Directed staff to include 2023 budget discussion on next agenda
• Adopted May 24, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Committed to in-person meetings for remainder of term

Kincardine Community Fund

The Kincardine Community Fund Committee met electronically on June 27, 2022, to adopt minutes from April 25, 2022, and consider an updated logo for the fund. The committee also discussed plans for summer events, including the Hockey Fundraiser and Cardboard Boat Regatta, and received a financial update for June 2022. Additionally, the group discussed the timing for 2023 budget consideration and action plans.

• Approval of updated Kincardine Community Fund logo pending municipal and Community Foundation of Grey Bruce approvals
• Discussion of 2023 budget timing and action plans
• Review of June 2022 financial report
• Discussion of summer events including Hockey Fundraiser and Cardboard Boat Regatta
• Adoption of minutes from the April 25, 2022 meeting

The Kincardine Community Fund Committee approved a new logo, pending municipal and Community Foundation of Grey Bruce approvals. They also requested legacy brochures be printed for August events, discussed summer events and an Ambassador Forum update, and decided to continue electronic meetings until the end of term. The next meeting is scheduled for August 22, 2022.

• Approved updated Kincardine Community Fund logo 1, pending approvals (carried)
• Adopted minutes of April 25, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Requested legacy brochures printed for August events
• Decided to continue electronic meetings until end of term
• Requested budget and 2023 Action Plans for August meeting

Canada Day

The Canada Day Committee of the Municipality of Kincardine is meeting electronically to discuss final event details, review the 2022 Canada Day Committee Budget, and approve the minutes from the June 13, 2022 meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed beyond routine approvals and scheduling.

• Approval of 2022-06-13 Canada Day Committee Minutes
• Final details and update on the Canada Day event
• Review of 2022 Canada Day Committee Budget
• Discussion of next committee meeting date

Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee

This agenda for the Kincardine Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee meeting on June 23, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content beyond meeting logistics.

Kincardine BIA

The Kincardine BIA Board of Management is meeting electronically to discuss updates on the BIA Bucks program, Queen Street reconstruction, and the Promenade on Queen. They will also review minutes, financial accounts, and correspondence, and hear reports from the executive and council.

• Update on BIA Bucks program
• Queen Street Reconstruction: Municipal Advisory Committee established, first meeting June 13, downtown walkabout June 20
• Promenade on Queen: public notice distributed to downtown businesses with parking and hours info
• Business Breakfast Meeting June 23, 8-10 am at the Bruce
• AODA training offered September 14-15, 2022

The Kincardine BIA Board approved several operational items, including cancelling a storage contract, purchasing a branded tent for $1,399 plus taxes, approving street closures for future events, covering additional Explore Ontario Instagram promotion costs, and compensating the social media contractor. The board also discussed updates on BIA Bucks, Queen Street reconstruction, and the Promenade on Queen, and noted plans for an interactive business map.

• Approved cancelling Co-Operators storage contract
• Approved purchasing BIA branded tent for $1,399 plus taxes
• Approved street closures for future downtown events
• Approved additional Explore Ontario Instagram promotion costs
• Approved compensation for social media contractor
• Accepted accounts for payment

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting called solely to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, specifically Chief Administrative Officer recruitment. Council will move into a closed meeting under the Municipal Act, then return to open session to pass a confirmatory by-law and adjourn. No public decisions or discussions are on the agenda.

• Closed meeting for CAO recruitment under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001
• Confirmatory by-law for proceedings of June 21, 2022

Council met in special session and voted unanimously to move into closed meeting to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, specifically Chief Administrative Officer recruitment. After the closed session, the mayor reported that direction was provided to staff regarding the recruitment. The meeting concluded with the passage of a confirmatory by-law and adjournment.

• Moved into closed meeting for CAO recruitment discussion (carried)
• Provided direction to staff regarding CAO recruitment
• Passed confirmatory by-law 2022-119 (carried)
• Adjourned at 7:54 p.m. (carried)

Council Meeting

Kincardine Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including appointments, site plan control, and amendments to public nuisance and traffic parking rules. They will also vote on a motion to declare the Scottish Festival a Municipally Significant Event with alcohol service exemptions, and discuss a municipal accommodation tax.

• Declare Kincardine Scottish Festival and Highland Games a Municipally Significant Event, July 1-3, 2022 at Victoria Park, with alcohol serving until 2 a.m. and pet ban
• By-law 2022-109: Appoint James Special Services Inc. as by-law enforcement officers
• By-law 2022-112: Municipality of Kincardine Site Plan Control (2022)
• By-law 2022-113: Public Nuisance Amendment (1), effective date changed to September 12, 2022
• By-law 2022-114: Traffic and Parking Amendment (6), effective date changed to October 17, 2022

Council reviewed an Integrity Commissioner report on two complaints against Councillor Dorne Fitzsimmons. A motion to suspend his remuneration for 90 days was defeated (3-5), and a motion to bar him from staff contact was defeated (4-4). Council then approved a 30-day suspension of his remuneration (8-0). Council also approved several by-laws, including site plan control, traffic and parking amendments, and operating agreements for the Farmers Market, Tennis Club, and Whitney Crawford Community Centre.

• Approved 30-day suspension of Councillor Fitzsimmons's remuneration (8-0)
• Defeated 90-day suspension of Councillor Fitzsimmons's remuneration (3-5)
• Defeated motion to bar Councillor Fitzsimmons from staff contact (4-4)
• Declared Kincardine Scottish Festival a Municipally Significant Event with alcohol service exemptions
• Approved Municipal Flag Protocol Policy
• Passed By-law 2022-112 Site Plan Control (2022)
• Passed By-law 2022-114 Traffic and Parking Amendment (6)
• Accepted resignations of six IDEA Committee members

Kincardine Cruise Night Committee

The Kincardine Cruise Night Committee is meeting to finalize preparations for the first Cruise Night of 2022, including volunteer updates, morning-of-event details, and promotional updates. The committee will also review and approve the draft minutes from June 14, 2022, and consider the 2022 Cruise Night budget.

• Final overview of first Cruise Night preparation details
• Volunteer update for first Cruise Night
• Morning of event details for first Cruise Night
• Event promoting update for first Cruise Night
• Review of 2022 Kincardine Cruise Night budget

The Kincardine Cruise Night Committee approved the minutes from its June 14, 2022 meeting and discussed final preparations for the first Cruise Night event, including volunteer placement, speaker setup, and morning logistics. Mike Walsh was welcomed as the returning emcee for the summer. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of June 14, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:57pm (carried)

Kincardine Police Services Board

The Kincardine Police Services Board is holding a special electronic meeting to discuss the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Police Services Board Survey. The survey, developed in response to Auditor General recommendations, seeks input on what performance metrics and information would help boards set policing objectives. The board will consider submitting one collective response.

• Discussion of OPP Police Services Board Survey
• Survey relates to OAGO VFM Audit recommendations 5.2 and 5.3
• Input sought on performance reporting metrics and indicators
• One survey to be submitted per police services board

The Kincardine Police Services Board held a special electronic meeting solely to discuss the Ontario Provincial Police - Police Services Board Survey. The board passed a motion authorizing staff to submit the survey answers on behalf of the board. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also set future meeting dates and adjourned.

• Authorized staff to submit OPP survey answers on behalf of the board (carried)
• Scheduled next meetings for July 14, 2022 and September 8, 2022

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several community services items, including a proposed dog park in Inverhuron, a new farmers market agreement, and lease agreements for the Whitney Crawford Community Centre and Kincardine Tennis Club. They will also hear delegations from the Municipal Innovation Institute and the Lake Huron Fishing Club, and receive an update on the IDEA Committee, which has resigned and may be re-recruited. The agenda includes routine consent items like the May 2022 building report and various communications.

• Inverhuron Dog Park preliminary budget for 2023 deliberations
• Kincardine Farmers Market agreement for Connaught Park land
• Five-year lease with Tiverton and District Lions Club for Whitney Crawford Community Centre
• User agreement with Kincardine Tennis Club for 2022-2027
• IDEA Committee resigned; staff recommend recruitment for new term of Council

The Committee of the Whole recommended Council include an off-leash dog park in Inverhuron in the 2023 budget and direct staff to solicit public interest for a stewardship program. The Committee also recommended approving a five-year lease agreement with the Tiverton and District Lions Club for the Whitney Crawford Community Centre, a five-year user agreement with the Kincardine Tennis Club, and the 2022 Kincardine Farmers Market Agreement. Additionally, the Committee accepted the resignations of six members from the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA) Committee and recommended recruitment for vacant seats occur with the next term of Council.

• Recommended off-leash dog park in Inverhuron for 2023 budget (carried)
• Recommended by-law to approve 2022 Kincardine Farmers Market Agreement (carried)
• Recommended five-year lease with Tiverton Lions Club for Whitney Crawford Community Centre (carried)
• Recommended five-year user agreement with Kincardine Tennis Club (carried)
• Accepted resignations of six IDEA Committee members (carried)
• Recommended IDEA Committee recruitment for next term of Council (carried)
• Adopted June 13, 2022 Committee of the Whole minutes (carried)

Community Economic Development Committee

The Community Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss housing-related items, including follow-up on a June 8 housing forum, survey results, and a data sheet. They will also consider approving an updated terms of reference for recommendation to Council. The meeting includes routine items like minutes adoption and updates from community partners.

• Review of Kincardine Housing Action Plan Survey Results report
• Discussion of Housing Data and Information Sheet
• Follow-up on June 8 Housing Forum event
• Approval of draft Committee Terms of Reference for Council consideration
• Adoption of May 19, 2022 draft minutes

Kincardine Cruise Night Committee

The Kincardine Cruise Night Committee is meeting to coordinate logistics for the upcoming event. Discussions include volunteer assignments, vendor locations, and event day setup details.

• Review of May 17, 2022, meeting minutes
• Updates on volunteers and assigned locations
• Planning for vendor locations and event day setup
• Presentation of the 2022 Kincardine Cruise Night Budget

The Kincardine Cruise Night Committee approved the minutes from the May 17, 2022 meeting. They discussed preparations for the first Cruise Night event, including volunteer assignments, vendor locations, and event-day logistics. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval and adjournment.

• Approved May 17, 2022 meeting minutes (moved by David Little, seconded by Karen Ballok)
• Adjourned at 6:01pm (moved by Gord Thompson, seconded by David Little)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to adopt prior minutes, hear a mental health presentation, and review draft survey questions for public consultation on the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. The meeting is largely routine, with updates on a summer video and scheduling.

• Adoption of May 17, 2022 minutes
• Presentation by Pam Gidman, CMHA Grey Bruce, on mental health
• Review of Accessibility Survey Questions for Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
• Update on Summer Video 2022
• Discussion of summer meeting options

The Accessibility Advisory Committee appointed Bruce Edwards as its representative to the Queen Street Reconstruction Advisory Group, with Sharon Woods as backup. The committee also added an agenda item, adopted previous minutes, and cancelled its July meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Bruce Edwards to Queen Street Reconstruction Advisory Group (carried)
• Appointed Sharon Woods as backup member for Queen Street group (carried)
• Added Queen Street Advisory Group member requirement to agenda (carried)
• Adopted minutes of May 17, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Cancelled July 2022 meeting (carried)

Public Meeting

The Municipality of Kincardine is holding a public meeting to discuss several planning applications. Council will hear presentations from applicants and the public regarding a draft plan of subdivision and two zoning applications, though no decisions will be made at this meeting.

• Draft Plan of Subdivision application for Kraemer (Tiverton)
• Zoning application for Kincardine Curling Club at 227 Penetangore Row
• Zoning application for Albrecht at 559 Bervie Sideroad

This was an information-only public meeting. Council heard presentations on a draft plan of subdivision (Kraemer, Tiverton) and two zoning applications (Kincardine Curling Club, Albrecht) but made no decisions. All three items will return to future council or public meetings for consideration.

• No decision on Kraemer draft plan of subdivision; will return to a future public meeting
• No decision on Kincardine Curling Club zoning application; will be considered at a regular council meeting
• No decision on Albrecht zoning application; will be considered at a regular council meeting
• Adjourned at 6:34 p.m. (Resolution 06/13/22 PP-01)

Committee of the Whole - 2nd Meeting of Month

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several infrastructure and service items. Discussions include a legal opinion on a boundary dispute, the 2022 Asset Management Plan, and potential contracts for fire rescue apparatus.

• Contract award to Lewis Motor Sales Inc. for $135,230.14 for a replacement cab & chassis
• Single source contract to Dependable Emergency Vehicles for $111,871.20 for body refurbishment
• Update on Queen Street Reconstruction plans tentatively slated for 2023
• Presentation of the 2022 Asset Management Plan for approval
• Legal opinion regarding Birchwood Shore Road Allowance boundary dispute

The Committee of the Whole reviewed several reports and made recommendations to Council. It recommended adopting the 2022 Asset Management Plan, awarding a fire truck chassis replacement contract, approving a non-competitive exemption for a rescue body refurbishment, and reallocating cost savings to a pumper truck replacement. All recommendations were carried unanimously.

• Recommended Council adopt 2022 Asset Management Plan (carried)
• Recommended Council award 4x2 Commercial cab & chassis replacement RFQ to Lewis Motor Sales Inc. for $135,230.14 (carried)
• Recommended Council approve non-competitive exemption for 11-6 Rescue Body refurbishment to Dependable Emergency Vehicles for $111,871.20 (carried)
• Recommended Council reallocate $378,000.00 cost savings to capital project #U008 Replacement of Pumper 12-2 (carried)
• Recommended Council receive Queen Street Reconstruction report for information (carried)
• Recommended Council receive Birchwood Shore Road Allowance report for information (carried)

Planning Corporate Services Meeting

The Planning/Corporate Services Committee will review a site plan agreement amendment for Kincardine Super Storage. The meeting also includes a public meeting regarding a proposed draft plan of subdivision and zoning amendments.

• Kincardine Super Storage Site Plan Agreement Amendment (2022) By-law
• Public meeting for a proposed draft plan of subdivision and zoning amendments
• Closed session regarding Birchwood Shore Road Allowance

Council passed three zoning by-laws (2022-103, 2022-104) and a site plan agreement amendment (2022-105), adopted the 2022 Asset Management Plan, and approved several procurement items including a truck replacement and rescue apparatus refurbishment. All motions carried unanimously.

• Passed zoning by-law 2022-103 for Kincardine Curling Club (carried)
• Passed zoning by-law 2022-104 for Bervie Sideroad (Albrecht) (carried)
• Passed by-law 2022-105 amending Kincardine Super Storage site plan agreement (carried)
• Adopted 2022 Asset Management Plan (carried)
• Passed by-law 2022-106 for 4x2 commercial cab & chassis replacement (carried)
• Approved non-competitive exemption for 11-6 Rescue Body refurbishment (carried)
• Passed by-law 2022-107 for 11-6 Rescue Body refurbishment procurement (carried)
• Directed staff to reallocate $378,000 savings from Rescue 11-6 project to Pumper 12-2 replacement (carried)

Canada Day

The Canada Day Committee is meeting to review final details for the upcoming holiday event. The agenda includes discussions on the event site plan, staff and volunteer duties, and a review of the 2022 committee budget.

• Review of May 30, 2022, meeting minutes
• Discussion of site plan details including barrier locations and bouncy castles
• Review of 2022 Canada Day Committee Budget
• Discussion of event day duties for volunteers, staff, and committee members

The Canada Day Committee met to finalize remaining event details, including advertising, scheduling, guest speakers, sound system, and cake ordering. They confirmed the finalized site plan with additions from the previous year and discussed volunteer duties and inclement weather plans. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the previous minutes and adjourning.

• Approved minutes of May 30, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:37pm (carried)

Arts, Culture and Heritage

The Arts, Culture and Heritage Committee agreed to host a two-day Arts IgNight event on Nov. 18-19, 2022, with art presentations on Friday night and a vendor show on Saturday. They postponed decisions on the Commemorative Signage and Plaque Policy and discussed updates on the Indigenous Art Installation and Pride Crosswalk. The meeting lost quorum after one member left, so no formal adjournment occurred.

• Agreed to host two-day Arts IgNight event on Nov. 18-19 (unanimous)
• Postponed decision on Commemorative Signage and Plaque Policy
• Adopted minutes of May 3, 2022 (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially approve the 2021 consolidated financial statements, receive an update on the Housing Action Plan, and consider several policy and administrative reports, including a possible Municipal Accommodation Tax. The agenda also includes delegations from community groups and routine consent items.

• 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements requiring Council approval
• Housing Action Plan Update with survey results and community improvement plan research
• Municipal Accommodation Tax introductory report and potential bylaw
• Municipal Flag Protocol Policy update
• Restricted Acts of Council (Lame Duck) period report and recommended bylaw

The Committee of the Whole recommended that Council approve the draft 2021 Audited Financial Statements, and also recommended that Council receive the Municipal Accommodation Tax introductory report and consider an implementation plan in 2023. The Committee also recommended approving an amended Flag Protocol Policy and a by-law to delegate restricted acts authority to the CAO. Several delegations presented on food insecurity, a fundraising walk, and Pride events, and reports were received on housing, tourism, and investments.

• Recommended Council approve 2021 Audited Financial Statements (carried)
• Recommended Council receive Municipal Accommodation Tax report and consider 2023 implementation (carried)
• Recommended Council approve amended Flag Protocol Policy (carried)
• Recommended by-law to delegate restricted acts authority to CAO (carried)
• Adopted minutes of May 16, 2022 COW meeting (carried)
• Adjourned at 7:16 p.m. (carried)

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several financial and policy items, including a $10,000 pilot project for the Kincardine Hospital emergency room. The agenda also includes a request for $7,000 in compensation for the Lake Huron Fishing Club due to dock unavailability.

• $10,000 financial support for a Kincardine Hospital emergency room physician pilot project
• $7,000 compensation to Lake Huron Fishing Club for lost dock rental revenue
• Alcohol Risk Management Policy exemption request for a wedding at Dunsmoor Park
• Adoption of revised Drinking Water Quality Management Systems Operational Plans and Policies
• By-law No. 2022-100 regarding an Adelaide Street Transfer Agreement

Council approved $7,000 in compensation to the Lake Huron Fishing Club for lost dock rental revenue due to construction at the Huron Terrace Pump Station, funded from the Sewer Reserve Fund. Council also approved up to $10,000 for an emergency room pilot project, adopted water quality management plan and policy revisions, and passed several by-laws including the Lake Huron Fishing Club agreement, Adelaide Street transfer agreement, and a budget amendment.

• Approved $7,000 compensation to Lake Huron Fishing Club (carried)
• Approved up to $10,000 for emergency room pilot project (carried)
• Adopted Drinking Water Quality Management Systems Operational Plans Revision 8 (carried)
• Adopted Drinking Water Quality Management Systems Policy Revision 3 (carried)
• Passed By-law 2022-099, Lake Huron Fishing Club (Rotary Docks) 2022 Agreement (carried)
• Passed By-law 2022-100, Adelaide Street Transfer Agreement (carried)
• Passed By-law 2022-101, Budget Amendment (1) (carried)
• Approved 2021 Audited Financial Statements (carried)

Kincardine Community Environment Committee

The Kincardine Community Environment Committee met on June 1, 2022, and approved the minutes from May 4, 2022. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was largely discussion-based, covering topics such as a committee icon, Terms of Reference updates, tree protection, a potential Climate Change Action Plan, social media ideas, and 2022 goals. The committee requested staff to develop inventories of pesticides and grass cutting practices, and to invite municipal staff to discuss native plants.

• Approved minutes of May 4, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Adjourned at 3:37pm (carried)
• Discussed committee icon incorporating trees, water, and rethink light bulb
• Reviewed draft Terms of Reference; members to provide suggestions
• Discussed tree protection and signage for tree removals
• Discussed Climate Change Action Plan; report to be brought to Council
• Requested inventory of pesticides used by Municipality (not feasible at this time)
• Requested inventory of parks and grass cutting; invited municipal staff to discuss native plants

Committee of Adjustment

The Kincardine Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to consider two minor variance applications. The committee will hear presentations from planners, applicants, and the public before making decisions on each application. The agenda also includes adoption of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Minor variance application A-2021-087 by John and Ella Searson for 959 William St.
• Minor variance application A-2022-002 by Shandra Robbesheuten and Julia DeNicolais for 633 Scott St.
• Adoption of minutes from the April 7, 2022 meeting

The Committee of Adjustment approved two minor variance applications. The first, for 959 William St., permits reduced front, side, and rear yard setbacks on the retained parcel. The second, for 633 Scott St., permits reduced side and rear yard setbacks with conditions including maintenance measures. Both motions were carried.

• Approved minor variance at 959 William St. for reduced setbacks (carried)
• Approved minor variance at 633 Scott St. for reduced setbacks with conditions (carried)

Canada Day

The Canada Day Committee is meeting electronically to review outstanding items for the upcoming Canada Day event, including banner placement on Harbour Street, fireworks display logistics, entertainment bookings, and a car update. The committee will also adopt minutes from the May 16 meeting and review a budget report. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new decisions or proposals listed.

• Review of Canada Day banners on Harbour Street
• Fireworks display — overview of providing Fire Department with necessary documentation
• Entertainment bookings update
• Car update
• Review of 06-2022 Canada Day Committee Budget

The Canada Day Committee approved the minutes from the May 16, 2022 meeting. Staff reported that entertainment bookings are confirmed, but no fireworks tender has been chosen. The committee noted the 2022 event is over budget due to inflation and an outdated budget.

• Approved May 16, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Adjourned at 1:35pm (carried)

Heritage Kincardine

The Heritage Kincardine Committee will review updates on ongoing signage projects and progress on driving tours. Members will also discuss insurance information for heritage homes and a proposed welcome letter for new owners of designated properties.

• Update on various signage projects
• Discussion on distribution of Heritage Walking and Driving Tours
• Progress report on Kincardine Township Driving Tour
• Proposal for a 'welcome' letter to new owners of heritage-designated properties
• Review of insurance information for heritage homes

The Heritage Kincardine Committee voted to recommend that Council defer the additional public meeting on heritage district insurance until after studies by the National Heritage Trust and Community Heritage Ontario are released. The committee also approved preparing a welcome letter for new owners of designated heritage properties. Signage projects were discussed, with the Salt Block Signage delayed due to material shortages.

• Adopted April 26, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Approved preparing welcome letter for new designated property owners (carried)
• Recommended Council defer heritage insurance public meeting until studies released (carried)
• Adjourned at 6:02 p.m. (carried)

Inclusion Diversity Equity and Access Advisory Committee

This is the agenda for the Kincardine Inclusion Diversity Equity and Access Advisory Committee meeting of May 24, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. No substantive business is identified for this meeting.

Community Economic Development Committee

The Community Economic Development Committee met electronically on May 19, 2022, to discuss the development of a Housing Action Plan and review feedback from the May 16 Business Forum. Staff presented updates on the Economic Development Strategy, Business Park development opportunities, and the County of Bruce's Affordable Housing Toolkit. The committee also received reports from the Kincardine BIA, Chamber of Commerce, and Bruce Community Futures.

• Review of University of Waterloo Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Group 17 AL11 and Plan 405 Affordable Attainable Housing documents
• Update on the May 16, 2022 Business Forum event
• Discussion of Housing Action Plan development, including the June 8, 2022 Community Housing Forum and Kincardine Talks Housing survey feedback
• Update on the County of Bruce Affordable Housing Toolkit and Enhanced Spruce the Bruce program
• Progress report on the Economic Development Strategy and Business Park development opportunities

The committee received updates on the enhanced Spruce the Bruce grant program, the Business Forum, and the housing survey (over 1,000 responses). It discussed including affordable housing in the new Community Improvement Plan and deferred 'Kincardine Talks Housing Feedback' to the next meeting. No substantive decisions were made beyond adopting minutes and amending the agenda.

• Amended agenda to move Spruce the Bruce presentation to item 5 (carried)
• Adopted April 21, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Deferred Kincardine Talks Housing Feedback to next meeting
• Adjourned at 6:30pm (carried)

Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee

The Kincardine Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee is meeting electronically to receive an update on physician recruitment efforts and to consider correspondence from South Bruce Grey Health Centre regarding appointing Paul Austin as a non-voting member to the committee. The committee will also adopt minutes from its April 28, 2022 meeting and set its upcoming meeting schedule.

• Physician recruitment update
• Correspondence: South Bruce Grey Health Centre proposes appointing Paul Austin as non-voting member to committee
• Adoption of April 28, 2022 meeting minutes
• Upcoming meetings: June 16 and July 21, 2022 at 8:00am

The committee received updates on physician recruitment, including social media campaign success and increased locum interest. A 12-month public education plan was suggested. Council approved extending the committee and making the Physician Recruiter/Clinic Manager position permanent full-time. The Kincardine Emergency Room Pilot Project will be considered by council at its next meeting. Paul Austin was welcomed as a non-voting member from South Bruce Grey Health Centre.

• Approved addition of agenda item 6.2 Fundraising Initiatives (carried)
• Adopted minutes of April 28, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Adjourned at 8:23am (carried)

Kincardine BIA

The Kincardine BIA Board of Management is meeting electronically to review and potentially approve four outdoor patio applications for the 2022 season, as required by the On-Street Patio Bylaw. The board will also discuss upcoming events, a tourism website update, a social media proposal, and a proposed working group for Queen Street reconstruction support.

• Review of outdoor patio applications from Grey Matter Beer Company, Hawg's Breath, Daily Grind, and Locals
• Discussion of BIA Meet & Greet event recap and future event plans
• Update on Promenade on Queen, still seeking vendors for Scottish Festival Sunday
• Proposal to create a Queen Street Reconstruction working group to support local businesses
• Introduction of new Downtown Development Manager Jana-Leigh Ibbitson

The Kincardine BIA Board approved outdoor patio applications from Grey Matter Beer Company, Hawg's Breath, Daily Grind, and Locals for the 2022 season, with no concerns raised. The board also delegated authority to the Downtown Development Manager to approve future patio applications that were previously approved, while new or significantly modified applications must return to the board. Additionally, the board appointed Jana-Leigh Ibbitson and Darrel Perry to the Queen Street Reconstruction Working Group and created a working group to focus on business supports during the reconstruction.

• Approved outdoor patio applications for Grey Matter, Hawg's Breath, Daily Grind, and Locals (carried)
• Delegated patio approval authority to Downtown Development Manager for previously approved applications (carried)
• Appointed Jana-Leigh Ibbitson and Darrel Perry to Queen Street Reconstruction Working Group (carried)
• Created working group for business supports during downtown reconstruction (carried)
• Accepted minutes of April 19, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Accepted accounts for payment as presented (carried)

Kincardine Cruise Night Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss event planning details including road closures, detours, and vehicle placement. Members will also receive updates on volunteers, posters, sponsors, and a permanent sound system.

• Discussion of road closures, detours, and vehicle placement
• Volunteer, poster, and sponsor updates
• Update on permanent sound system
• Initial planning for 2023 Cruise Night
• Approval of April 19, 2022, meeting minutes

The Kincardine Cruise Night Committee approved the April 19, 2022 minutes as presented. They discussed event planning details, including road closures, volunteer recruitment, posters, and sponsors, and noted that a permanent sound system is budgeted but not yet planned. No formal decisions were made on these topics.

• Approved April 19, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Kincardine Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to discuss accessibility matters, including proposed accessible parking for the Queen Street promenade, the 2022 election accessibility plan, and a vacant committee seat. They will also hear from a Fanshawe College speaker about the Personal Support Worker program and adopt previous minutes.

• Review of proposed accessible parking locations for Queen Street Promenade Summer 2022
• Discussion of 2022 Election Accessibility Plan
• Update on vacant committee seat for remaining term
• Presentation on Personal Support Worker program by Fanshawe College's Kimberly Reid
• Adoption of April 12, 2022 meeting minutes

The Accessibility Advisory Committee adopted the April minutes and heard a presentation on PSW training. They discussed the Queen Street Promenade accessibility plans and reviewed the 2022 Election Accessibility Plan. The committee passed a resolution recommending that the Striking Committee appoint new members with skills or lived experience in hearing, vision, or mental health disabilities to fill a vacant seat.

• Adopted April 12, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Recommended to Striking Committee to appoint members with hearing, vision, or mental health expertise (carried)
• Adjourned to June 14, 2022 meeting (carried)

Council Meeting

Council will consider two motions related to the Kincardine Physician Recruitment and Retention pilot program: deeming the one-year pilot successful and maintaining the committee, and extending the combined Physician Recruiter/Clinic Manager position to permanent full-time. The agenda also includes routine items: adoption of minutes from May 2 and May 9 meetings, a confirmatory by-law, and standard procedural motions.

• Motion to deem one-year Physician Recruitment and Retention pilot program successful per Report Strategic Initiatives-2022-04
• Motion to maintain the Kincardine Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee
• Motion to extend combined Physician Recruiter/Clinic Manager position to permanent full-time
• Adoption of minutes from May 2, 2022 and May 9, 2022 Council and Public meetings
• Confirmatory by-law for proceedings of May 16, 2022 meeting

Council deemed the one-year physician recruitment and retention pilot program successful and made the combined Physician Recruiter/Clinic Manager position permanent, full-time. Council also approved proceeding with the Fire Services Training Facility project as outlined in Report Emergency Services-2022-02. Several other items were approved, including encroachment agreements for 203 & 209 Birchwood Avenue (7-2) and a refreshment vehicle application for the Gelato Shoppe.

• Deemed physician recruitment pilot program successful and maintained committee (carried)
• Approved extension of Physician Recruiter/Clinic Manager as permanent full-time position (carried)
• Approved Fire Services Training Facility project per Report Emergency Services-2022-02 (carried)
• Rescinded resolution #10/04/21-10 and granted encroachment agreements for 203 & 209 Birchwood Avenue (7-2)
• Approved Gelato Shoppe as Refreshment Vehicle for 2022 season; seacan/storage containers must be secured to chassis (carried)
• Passed Otterman (52 John St) Development By-law as By-law No. 2022-097 (carried)
• Approved Right to Disconnect Policy per Report Human Resources-2022-06 (carried)
• Adopted minutes of May 2 and May 9, 2022 meetings (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several staff reports and recommendations, including plans for a new Fire Services Training Facility, a proposed fee for using the Kincardine Marina launch ramp, and a development agreement for a three-lot severance in Inverhuron. The committee will also consider a request for financial support for an Emergency Room pilot project and a Right to Disconnect Policy. The agenda includes routine items such as minutes, statistical reports, and communications.

• Proposed fee for Kincardina Marina launch ramp usage, to be re-evaluated after summer 2022
• Fire Services Training Facility plans presented for Council's receipt
• Development agreement for 3-lot severance at Albert St and John St, Inverhuron, with stormwater and tree retention plans
• Request for financial support for Kincardine Emergency Room pilot project with resident physicians
• Gelato Shoppe seeks approval to use a seacan as a refreshment vehicle for 2022 season

The Committee of the Whole recommended several items for Council approval, including a pay-to-use system for the Kincardine Marina Launch Ramp with fees of $50/season or $10/day, and up to $10,000 in financial support for a pilot project to increase physician coverage at the Kincardine Hospital emergency room. It also recommended approving encroachment agreements for 203 & 209 Birchwood Avenue (8-1), approving the Gelato Shoppe as a refreshment vehicle for 2022 (8-1), and entering into a development agreement with Steven and Susan Otterman. All recommendations are subject to final approval by Council at a future meeting.

• Recommended pay-to-use launch ramp: $50/season or $10/day (carried)
• Recommended waiving launch ramp fees during Fishing Derby (carried)
• Recommended allocating launch ramp revenue to Marina Budget (carried)
• Recommended approving Birchwood encroachment agreements (8-1)
• Recommended approving Gelato Shoppe as refreshment vehicle (8-1)
• Recommended $10,000 for Kincardine ER pilot project (carried)
• Recommended development agreement with Otterman (carried)
• Recommended Right to Disconnect Policy (carried)

Canada Day

The Canada Day Committee is meeting to plan the municipality's Canada Day event. They will review action items like volunteer coordination, police and paramedic contact, and invitation letters, and discuss new business including Indigenous art and entertainment bookings.

• Review of volunteer task list for dog show
• Update on Canada stickers from Presto Crest
• Discussion of invitation letters to Mike and Carol Rencheck, Bruce Power, and Mayor Gerry Glover
• Discussion of adding pylons and extension cord use to event application form
• Discussion of Indigenous art announcement for day of events

The Canada Day Committee met to finalize event-day logistics, including volunteer assignments, rental of staging and risers, and coordination with police and paramedics. They agreed to announce the creation of an Indigenous Art Piece at the ceremony, and discussed entertainment booking challenges due to COVID-related delays. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the previous minutes and adjourning.

• Approved minutes of April 25, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Confirmed 2 volunteers needed for dog show area
• Confirmed Presto Crest will donate Canada Day stickers
• Agreed to rent staging and risers for event day
• Agreed to add pylons and extension cords to event form
• Agreed to announce Indigenous Art Piece at ceremony
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Kincardine Police Services Board

The Kincardine Police Services Board is meeting electronically to adopt prior minutes, receive updates on provincial grants, review the financial report and the detachment commander's report, and consider correspondence from Crime Stoppers. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Adoption of March 10, 2022 meeting minutes
• Update on Community Safety and Policing Grant – Provincial Priorities Year 3
• Update on Victim Support Grant Year 1
• Financial report dated April 26, 2022
• Detachment Commander's Report for March–April 2022

The Kincardine Police Services Board met electronically and adopted the minutes from its March 10, 2022 meeting. Members received updates on the Community Safety and Policing Grant (final report submitted) and the Victim Support Grant (year 1 in progress). No new business or financial reports were discussed, and the meeting adjourned after about 33 minutes.

• Adopted March 10, 2022 meeting minutes (carried)
• Adjourned at 9:34 a.m. (carried)

Public Meeting

This is a public planning meeting where Council will hear presentations on three zoning applications. No decisions will be made at this meeting; Council will consider the applications at a later regular meeting. The applications include two private property rezonings and one municipal by-law regarding refreshment vehicles.

• Z-2022-008: Andrew Robertson, 19 Cayley Street, Tiverton (Inverhuron PT Lot 36 Lake E)
• Z-2022-023: Matthew Brown, Inverhuron Lot 31 Victoria E
• Z-2022-025: Municipality of Kincardine, Refreshment Vehicle By-law

This was a public planning meeting only; council heard presentations on three zoning applications but made no decisions. The applications were from Andrew Robertson, Matthew Brown, and the Municipality of Kincardine (for refreshment vehicles). The meeting adjourned at 5:47 p.m. with no substantive decisions recorded.

• Heard zoning application Z8 (Andrew Robertson) - no decision
• Heard zoning application Z23 (Matthew Brown) - no decision
• Heard zoning application Z25 (Kincardine refreshment vehicles) - no decision
• Adjourned meeting at 5:47 p.m. (carried)

Committee of the Whole - 2nd Meeting of Month

The Committee of the Whole is discussing several recommendations for Council, including awarding a culvert replacement contract, removing a holding provision on a property, waiving airport rental fees, and extending a physician recruitment program. The committee will also receive an informational report on provincial Bill 109 and its impact on the municipality.

• Recommend awarding E.C. King Contracting $377,531.34 for culvert replacement on Concession 10, Sprucedale Drive, and Sunset Drive, with budget increase from $195,000 to $300,650
• Recommend removing Holding 'H' provision on property at 1083 Sutton Street
• Recommend waiving 2022 rental fees for CanGo Airways Ground School at Kincardine Municipal Airport
• Recommend extending Physician Recruiter/Clinic Manager position for five years or making it permanent
• Receive report on Bill 109 (More Homes for Everyone Act) and direct staff to prepare by-law delegating Site Plan Control to CAO

The Committee of the Whole made several recommendations to Council, including awarding a culvert replacement tender, removing a holding provision, waiving airport ground school fees, and extending the physician recruitment program. All items were carried, with one vote against the culvert tender.

• Recommended removing holding 'H' provision at 1083 Sutton St (carried)
• Recommended awarding culvert replacement tender to E.C. King Contracting for $377,531.34 (8-1)
• Recommended budget amendment for Project #9114 from $195,000 to $300,650 (8-1)
• Recommended waiving 2022 ground school rental fees at Kincardine Airport (carried)
• Recommended receiving Bill 109 report and directing staff to prepare by-law to delegate site plan control to CAO (carried)
• Recommended deeming physician recruitment pilot program successful (carried)
• Recommended maintaining physician recruitment committee (carried)
• Recommended making Physician Recruiter/Clinic Manager position permanent full-time (carried)

Planning Corporate Services Meeting

The Planning/Corporate Services Committee is reviewing several municipal matters, including the adoption of a new Employee Code of Conduct. The meeting also includes discussions on property tax cancellations, a commemorative plaque for Eldon Humphreys, and a survey for Lots 41 and 42.

• Adoption of Policy No. GG.6.18 Employee Code of Conduct
• Approval of $2,430.75 municipal share for property tax cancellations/reductions
• Production of a bronze plaque to honor Eldon Humphreys and the Phantom Piper program
• Feasibility study for rebuilding the stone dust path in Mystic Cove
• Registration of the D. Culbert Ltd. survey for Lots 41, 42, and 43

Council held a public meeting and passed four zoning by-law amendments (By-laws 2022-089 to 2022-091, and 2022-094), adopted the Employee Code of Conduct policy, and approved several other items including a plaque, a path feasibility report, tax write-offs, and a tender acceptance. A motion to hold a survey as true was postponed pending legal advice.

• Adopted Employee Code of Conduct Policy GG.6.18
• Approved zoning amendment for Cayley St. (Robertson) as By-law 2022-089
• Approved zoning amendment for Inverhuron Lot 31 Victoria E (Brown) as By-law 2022-090
• Approved municipal-wide refreshment vehicle zoning amendment as By-law 2022-091
• Approved holding removal at 1083 Sutton St. as By-law 2022-094
• Approved $3,991.84 in property tax write-offs (municipal share $2,258.97)
• Postponed motion to hold Culbert Survey as true; directed staff to obtain legal advice
• Waived 2022 rental fees for CanGo Airways Ground School at Kincardine Airport

Kincardine Community Environment Committee

The Kincardine Community Environment Committee will review presentations regarding tree preservation and the municipality's use of social media channels. The agenda also includes updates on the 'Greening Businesses' initiative and a compost proposal involving Bruce Power funding.

• Presentation on tree preservation by Andrea Peebles
• Presentation on municipal social media information
• Update on 'Greening Businesses' initiative
• Discussion of compost proposal via Bruce Power Fund opportunity
• Review of public lighting in the municipality

The Kincardine Community Environment Committee approved creating an information booth for the Monday Market and Sunday Promenade, allocating $250 for materials. It also changed its regular meeting time from 1:00pm to 1:30pm. The committee discussed tree preservation, active transportation, and native plants, but took no formal action on those items. A funding submission to the Nuclear Innovative Institute was unsuccessful.

• Approved $250 for Monday Market and Sunday Promenade info booth (carried)
• Changed regular meeting time from 1:00pm to 1:30pm (carried)
• Approved agenda additions for Active Transportation and Kincardine Native Plants (carried)
• Approved April 6, 2022 minutes as presented (carried)

Arts, Culture and Heritage

The Arts, Culture and Heritage Committee will discuss initial planning for the Arts Ignite Event and review a draft Commemoration Policy. The meeting also includes an update on an Indigenous art piece/mural for Kincardine.

• Review of draft Commemorative Signage/Plaque Policy
• Initial planning for Arts Ignite Event, including possible pavilion rental dates of November 18-19
• Update on Indigenous Art Piece/Mural installation in Kincardine
• Introduction of new committee member Gretel Stienburg
• Review of the ACH Committee financial report (General Ledger)

The committee set the date for the Arts Ignite event as Saturday, November 19, 2022, and will discuss further details at the next meeting. They also discussed possibly taking over the Artful Hands events, with more details to be brought back. Updates were provided on the Indigenous Art Piece/Mural, with public announcement planned for Canada Day and reveal on September 30. No formal decisions were made beyond adopting the previous minutes and adjourning.

• Adopted minutes of April 5, 2022 (carried)
• Set Arts Ignite event date for November 19, 2022
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a proposed bronze plaque for Eldon Humphreys and the Phantom Piper program, a request from Locals to use municipal property for a patio, amendments to the Refreshment Vehicle By-law, and a new Employee Code of Conduct. Council will also receive a report on the Integrity Commissioner's delegation of powers regarding a complaint against Councillor Cuyler, and consider consent agenda items such as exemptions for the Roc the Docs event and two by-laws.

• Plaque for Eldon Humphreys and Phantom Piper program (Tourism-2022-02)
• Locals patio request for boulevard use (Legislative Services-2022-15)
• Refreshment Vehicle By-law amendments (Legislative Services-2022-16)
• Employee Code of Conduct approval (Human Resources-2022-05)
• Integrity Commissioner delegation re: complaint against Councillor Cuyler (CAO-2022-02)

The Committee of the Whole recommended that Council approve a one-year lease agreement for a boulevard and sidewalk patio for Locals at 877 Queen Street, with fees and safety guidelines per the On-Street Patio By-law. It also recommended amending the Refreshment Vehicle By-law and approving the Employee Code of Conduct. A motion to produce a bronze plaque for Eldon Humphreys with original text and QR code was defeated; a simpler bronze plaque motion carried.

• Recommended one-year patio lease for Locals at 877 Queen Street (carried)
• Recommended Refreshment Vehicle By-law amendments (carried)
• Recommended Employee Code of Conduct approval and repeal of Code of Ethics section (carried)
• Recommended bronze plaque for Eldon Humphreys and Phantom Piper program (carried)
• Recommended QR code on plaque (carried)
• Recommended Mayor's name and commemoration date on plaque (carried)
• Defeated motion for original Keith Davidson wording on plaque
• Defeated motion for bronze plaque with original text, Mayor's name, date, and QR code

Council Meeting

Kincardine Council is meeting to consider several motions and by-laws, including a community investment grant, an electronic ticketing agreement, and reports on paid parking and a downtown 2-hour parking limit. They will also vote on by-laws for a traffic and parking amendment and a loan agreement with the Kincardine Outdoor Volleyball Association. The meeting includes standard procedural items like adopting minutes and confirmatory by-law.

• Community Investment Grant of $221.61 to Tiverton and Kincardine Fire Association
• Direct staff to enter agreement with Ops-Com for Electronic Ticketing, including purchase of 3 printers and 3 phones
• Direct staff to bring back report on implementing Paid Parking in 2023
• Direct staff to report on 2-hour parking limit in downtown core
• Pass By-law 2022-084 (Traffic and Parking Amendment) and By-law 2022-085 (KOVA Loan Agreement)

Council approved several items including a $221.61 grant to the Tiverton and Kincardine Fire Association, an agreement with Ops-Com for electronic ticketing, and a directive to staff to report on implementing paid parking in 2023. They also passed a by-law for a loan agreement with the Kincardine Outdoor Volleyball Association (KOVA) and approved a one-year patio lease for Locals at 877 Queen Street. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $221.61 Community Investment Grant to Tiverton and Kincardine Fire Association
• Directed staff to enter agreement with Ops-Com for electronic ticketing, including purchase of 3 printers and 3 phones
• Directed staff to report on implementing paid parking in 2023
• Directed staff to report on 2-hour parking limit in downtown core
• Passed Traffic and Parking Amendment (5) By-law No. 2022-084
• Passed KOVA Loan Agreement By-law No. 2022-085
• Approved one-year Boulevard/Sidewalk Lease with Locals for patio at 877 Queen Street
• Adopted minutes of April 20, 2022 meeting

Community Economic Development Committee

The Community Economic Development Committee is meeting electronically to discuss economic development strategy progress, housing action plan updates, a development story map, a conference overview, and a business forum. The committee will also adopt minutes from February 17, 2022, and receive updates from community partners. No decisions are listed on the agenda beyond routine adoption of minutes and adjournment.

• Adoption of minutes from February 17, 2022 meeting
• Economic Development Strategy progress report
• Housing Action Plan updates including communications, housing survey, and business interviews
• Business Forum scheduled for May 16th
• Upcoming meetings: May 19, June 16, July 21 at 5:00pm

The Community Economic Development Committee received updates on the Housing Action Plan, including 1,174 survey responses and a planned virtual forum on June 8. Staff also introduced a new digital Development Story Map for sharing available development lands. No formal decisions were made beyond adopting the previous minutes and adjourning.

• Adopted February 17, 2022 minutes (moved by Bowers, seconded by Couture)
• Adjourned at 5:55pm (moved by Couture, seconded by Jones)

Inclusion Diversity Equity and Access Advisory Committee

The Inclusion Diversity Equity and Access Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss its future, a draft municipal flag protocol policy, and development of an IDEA strategy. The agenda also includes adoption of January minutes, follow-up on committee composition, and discussion of global issue support and an age-friendly community planning guide.

• Adoption of January 25, 2022 minutes
• Follow-up on committee composition (Resolution No. 03-07-22 - 05)
• Draft Flag Protocol Policy (G.G.1.3)
• IDEA Strategy Development
• Discussion of Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities membership

Heritage Kincardine

The Heritage Kincardine Committee is meeting electronically to discuss outstanding signage requests, progress on the Kincardine Township Driving Tour, and a proposed powerpoint for educational sessions with real estate and law professionals. The committee will also adopt minutes from March 22, 2022, review a financial update, and receive correspondence including newsletters and the Ontario Heritage Conference 2022.

• Discussion of outstanding signage requests and new signage proposals
• Progress update on the Kincardine Township Driving Tour
• Proposed powerpoint for educational sessions with real estate and law professionals
• Adoption of minutes from March 22, 2022
• Financial report for April

The Heritage Kincardine Committee adopted the March 22, 2022 minutes and directed staff to investigate refreshing or replacing signage along the Board Walk and Walk of Memories, requesting funds in the 2023 budget. The committee also discussed signage projects, the Kincardine Township Driving Tour, and a heritage designations PowerPoint for realtors and lawyers, but took no formal action on those items.

• Adopted March 22, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Directed staff to investigate boardwalk signage refresh/replacement and request 2023 budget funds (carried)
• Adjourned at 5:37 p.m. (carried)

Kincardine Community Fund

The Kincardine Community Fund Committee is meeting electronically to discuss the distribution of available 2022 grant funds, including expectations around confidentiality from the Community Foundation of Grey Bruce versus municipal transparency. They will also review a proposed Legacy Brochure, adopt prior minutes, and discuss a hockey fundraiser. The meeting is largely procedural with discussion items rather than final decisions.

• Discussion of Community Foundation of Grey Bruce grant applications and 2022 fund distribution
• Review of proposed Legacy Brochure (KCF_LegacyBrochure-2-Proof4.pdf)
• Adoption of February 28, 2022 meeting minutes
• Update on hockey fundraiser
• Financial report for April 2022

The Kincardine Community Fund Committee approved a redesign of its logo to remove tartan coloring and directed staff to provide a new design. The committee also recommended distributing $4,000 in grants, with 40% each for family/youth supports and 20% for community connectiveness, and retaining remaining funds for future growth. Minutes from February 28, 2022 were adopted.

• Adopted minutes of February 28, 2022 (carried)
• Approved logo redesign to remove tartan coloring, directed staff to provide new design (carried)
• Recommended $4,000 in grants with 40% family/youth, 40% family/youth, 20% community connectiveness (no formal vote recorded)
• Recommended retaining remaining funds for future growth (no formal vote recorded)

Canada Day

The Canada Day Committee of the Municipality of Kincardine is meeting to discuss planning for Canada Day 2022. The agenda includes reviewing an action list and the 2022 budget, along with routine items like minutes and correspondence. No decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily for discussion and planning.

• Review of Canada Day 2022 Action List made April 18th
• Review of Budget for 2022
• Adoption of previous meeting minutes
• Land acknowledgment statement

The Canada Day Committee elected Brad Kirkconnell as Chair for 2022 and approved the Pet Paradise contract. Other event details were discussed, including a federal grant, parade marshal search, and supplies needed, but no further decisions were made.

• Elected Brad Kirkconnell as Chair for 2022 term (carried)
• Approved Pet Paradise contract (carried)

Kincardine Trails Association

The Kincardine Trails Association Committee is meeting to handle routine business: electing or re-electing a chair for 2022, adopting December 2021 minutes, and receiving staff updates. The committee will discuss the Trails Master Plan, trail inspection processes, the Tartan Trail RFP, tree planting, the 2022 budget, and a bench donation policy. The agenda is largely procedural and discussion-focused, with no major decisions or dollar amounts specified.

• Election/re-election of committee chair for 2022
• Discussion of Trails Master Plan
• Discussion of Tartan Trail RFP
• Review of 2022 Trails Budget
• Boiler Beach tree planting event on April 30 and invasive species removal on June 11

Kincardine BIA

The Kincardine BIA Board of Management will meet electronically to consider personal matters in a closed session. These discussions include the recruitment of a Downtown Development Manager and Recognition Award development.

• Closed session regarding Downtown Development Manager recruitment
• Closed session regarding Recognition Award Development

The Kincardine BIA Board moved into closed session to discuss recruitment and a recognition award, then returned to open session. The board approved a contract with Jana-Leigh Ibbitson to serve as Downtown Development Officer (DDM) and directed the Chair to work with the Chamber of Commerce on a Community Recognition Award honoring former manager Rick Clark.

• Approved contract with Jana-Leigh Ibbitson as Downtown Development Officer (Carried)
• Directed Chair to work with Chamber of Commerce on Community Recognition Award for Rick Clark (Carried)
• Moved into closed session for personal matters about identifiable individual (Carried)
• Adjourned at 9:11am (Carried)

Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee

The Kincardine Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee will meet to hear updates on current recruitment and retention efforts. The committee will also receive an update regarding the ER Pilot Project.

• Update on recruitment and retention progress
• Update on the ER Pilot Project
• Adoption of March 17, 2022, meeting minutes

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a proposed amendment to the Traffic and Parking By-Law. Staff recommend increasing fines to align with surrounding municipalities and implementing an electronic ticketing system. The committee is also reviewing information regarding potential paid parking throughout the municipality.

• Traffic and Parking By-Law Amendment (Legislative Services-2022-13)
• Proposed increase in traffic and parking fines
• Proposal for an electronic ticketing system
• Information regarding potential implementation of paid parking

Council Meeting

Council is reviewing the 2022 Taxation By-law, which includes a residential tax rate increase of 4.63%. The meeting also addresses several recreational proposals including volleyball courts, bike park enhancements, and pickleball programming.

• Passage of 2022 Taxation By-law (By-law No. 2022 - 082)
• Construction of 4 beach volleyball courts at Station Beach estimated at $63,000
• Investigation of enhancements to the Inverhuron Off-Leash Dog Park
• Expansion of pickleball programming in Ward 1 and potential new locations

Council approved the Kincardine Outdoor Volleyball Association's request to build four beach volleyball courts at Station Beach, with upfront financing from the Contingency Reserve and repayment over up to 8 years. Council also supported the Inverhuron Bike Park, directed staff to study enhancements to the existing dog park and a new Inverhuron dog park, and passed the 2022 Taxation By-law.

• Approved $63,000 for 4 beach volleyball courts at Station Beach, financed upfront via Contingency Reserve, repaid over 8 years (7-1)
• Supported Inverhuron Bike Park continuing as active transportation destination
• Directed staff to investigate enhancements to Off-Leash Dog Park at 440 Bruce Avenue for 2023 budget
• Directed staff to report on location and costing for enclosed dog park in Inverhuron
• Continued pickleball on tennis courts for summer 2022; considered skatepark for future multi-sport use
• Passed 2022 Taxation By-law No. 2022-082
• Adopted minutes from April 4 and April 11, 2022 meetings
• Approved consent agenda excluding Building Department March 2022 Month End Report

Kincardine BIA

The Kincardine BIA Board of Management meets electronically to handle routine business: adopt minutes, approve accounts for payment, and discuss ongoing items including the Promenade on Queen, Jersey barriers and patio fees, and BIA Bucks. The board will also move into closed session to discuss recruitment of a Downtown Development Manager. A business networking workshop on inclusion, diversity, equity and access is announced for May 16, 2022.

• Discussion of Promenade on Queen
• Discussion of Jersey barriers and patio fees
• Discussion of BIA Bucks program
• Closed session for Downtown Development Manager recruitment
• Business networking workshop on inclusion, diversity, equity and access (IDEA) on May 16, 2022

The Kincardine BIA Board meeting on April 19, 2022, was largely procedural, approving the February minutes and accounts for payment. Discussions covered the Sunday Promenade on Queen (delayed to July 10 due to the Scottish Festival), potential BIA support for patio fees, and changes to the BIA Bucks program. The board also moved into closed session to discuss Downtown Development Manager recruitment.

• Approved minutes of February 15, 2022 meeting (moved by Adams, seconded by Patterson)
• Approved accounts for payment as presented (moved by Rozon, seconded by Perry)
• Moved into closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual (DDM recruitment)
• Adjourned at 10:10am

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will discuss several community items, including a summer patio application for Grey Matter Brewery. The meeting also includes presentations regarding Home and Community Support Services Grey Bruce and updates on the Queen Street Promenade.

• Review of Grey Matter Brewery summer patio proposal
• Presentation by Rachel Taylor from Home and Community Support Services Grey Bruce
• Discussion regarding Queen Street Promenade Summer 2022
• Update on BIA Chamber Presentations
• Information on Business IDEA Breakfast Meeting scheduled for May 16

The Accessibility Advisory Committee reviewed and recommended approval of Grey Matter Beer Company's outdoor patio application at 726 Queen St., conditional on meeting FADS and AODA requirements. The committee also delegated authority to the Clerk to approve repeat patio applications previously approved by the AAC, effective until September 1, 2022. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a presentation on home and community support services and discussion of the Queen Street Promenade.

• Recommended approval of Grey Matter Beer Company patio application at 726 Queen St., conditional on FADS and AODA compliance (carried)
• Delegated authority to Clerk to approve repeat patio applications under By-law 2021-069, until September 1, 2022 (carried)
• Adopted minutes of March 8, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Adjourned to meet again on May 10, 2022 (carried)

Planning Corporate Services Meeting

This is a regular Planning/Corporate Services meeting of Kincardine Council. Council will hold a public meeting to hear proposed zoning amendments and a proposed official plan amendment, then consider several by-laws including a procedure by-law amendment, a site plan agreement amendment, and a street closure and land sale agreement. The agenda is largely procedural, with decisions to be made on these items.

• Public meeting for proposed zoning amendments and official plan amendment
• 2013 Procedure By-law Amendment (17) By-law
• Repeal of By-law No. 2022-038 and St. Anthony's Site Plan Agreement Amendment (2022) By-law
• Lawson Street Closure and Sale of Land Agreement By-law (land declared surplus July 12, 2021)

Council held a public meeting and passed several by-laws, including zoning amendments, an official plan amendment, and multiple construction tenders. All motions were carried unanimously. Two councillors declared conflicts of interest on the Community Investment Grants item and did not participate.

• Passed By-law 2022-069, zoning amendment on Highway 21 (Wylds)
• Passed By-law 2022-070, Official Plan Amendment #3
• Passed By-law 2022-071, zoning amendment on Ross St. (Kunkel)
• Passed By-law 2022-072, Procedure By-law Amendment (17)
• Passed By-law 2022-073, repealing By-law 2022-038
• Passed By-law 2022-074, St. Anthony's Site Plan Agreement Amendment
• Passed By-law 2022-075, Lawson Street Closure and Sale of Land Agreement
• Approved Community Investment Grants allocation (as recommended)

Kincardine Cruise Night Committee

The committee will discuss outstanding tasks and provide updates on new business. Members are scheduled to review feedback for t-shirt and poster designs.

• Review of t-shirt and poster designs
• Creation of new list of tasks and duties
• Discussion of outstanding tasks

The Kincardine Cruise Night Committee met electronically on April 19, 2022, and discussed event preparations, including creating promotional materials, assigning vehicle placement by street, and arranging spill kits. No formal decisions were made beyond adjourning; the committee noted a poor volunteer response and the need to find a replacement for the loudspeaker announcer.

• Adjourned meeting (Resolution #2022-04-19-01, carried)

Public Meeting

This is a public planning meeting where Council will hear presentations and public comments on two zoning applications. No decisions will be made at this meeting; Council will consider the applications at a later regular meeting.

• Zoning application Z-2021-097 by David Haney for Pt Lot 1 Con 10 Kincardine
• Zoning application Z-2021-060 and LOPA L-2021-008 by Joshua Kunkel for 68, 70, and 72 King St, Tiverton
• Public comments and questions from Council are part of the process

Committee of the Whole - 2nd Meeting of Month

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several infrastructure tenders and a by-law relief request for the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board. The meeting also includes discussions on a new encroachment policy and community investment grant allocations.

• Awarding $2,366,009.72 contract to Omega Contractors Inc. for Bruce Road 15 reconstruction
• Awarding $667,144.16 contract to The Murray Group Ltd. for 2022 Hot Mix Paving
• Review of BGCDSB request for full reimbursement of St. Anthony’s permit fees
• Review of draft Encroachment Policy for municipal property
• Recommendation for Community Investment Grants allocation

The Committee of the Whole recommended Council award several contracts, including a $2,366,009.72 paving contract for Bruce Road 15 to Omega Contractors Inc. and a $667,144.16 hot mix paving contract to The Murray Group Ltd. It also recommended approving the Encroachment Policy, granting a permit fee refund to the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board, and approving the Community Investment Grants allocation. All recommendations were carried and will be considered as Matters Arising at a future Council meeting.

• Recommended awarding Bruce Road 15 - Inverhuron Servicing contract to Omega Contractors Inc. for $2,366,009.72 (carried)
• Recommended awarding 2022 Hot Mix Paving contract to The Murray Group Ltd. for $667,144.16 (carried)
• Recommended awarding KWTP Reservoir Repairs contract to Denhall Construction Inc. for $185,877.28 (carried)
• Recommended awarding KWTP Building Upgrades contract to Denhall Construction Inc. for $432,082.43 (carried)
• Recommended approving Encroachment Policy and amending By-law 2021-165 fee schedule (carried)
• Recommended granting Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board full refund of building permit fee (carried)
• Recommended approving Community Investment Grants allocation as recommended (carried)
• Adopted minutes of April 4, 2022 COW meeting (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will meet electronically to consider minor variance requests for properties on Scott Street, McPherson Crescent, and Golf Links Road. The committee will hear reports from the Planner and presentations from applicants and the public regarding each application.

• Minor variance application for 633 Scott Street (Shandra Robbeshueten & Julia DeNicolais)
• Minor variance application for 720 McPherson Crescent (Michael and Emily Johnston)
• Minor variance application for Golf Links Road (The Lindston Group c/o Keith Battler)

The Committee of Adjustment deferred a minor variance request for 633 Scott Street, pending a maintenance easement between the applicants and their neighbours. Two other minor variance applications were approved: one for 720 McPherson Crescent and one for a property on Golf Links Road. The committee also adopted the minutes from its January 25, 2022 meeting.

• Deferred minor variance for 633 Scott Street (side/rear yard reductions) pending maintenance easement
• Approved minor variance for 720 McPherson Crescent (exterior side yard setback 6m to 2.83m)
• Approved minor variance for Golf Links Road property (exterior side yard setback reductions, with conditions)
• Adopted minutes of January 25, 2022 meeting

Kincardine Community Environment Committee

The Kincardine Community Environment Committee is meeting electronically to discuss several environmental initiatives, including Earth Week plans, a possible community engagement event, updates on the Armow Landfill and private tree by-law, and the development of a Climate Change Action Plan. The meeting will also consider approving the minutes from March 2, 2022. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; items are listed for discussion.

• Earth Week plan: green businesses spotlight, tree planting, waste diversion video, community clean-up
• Community engagement event: native plants, Call of the Forest movie, speakers Art Wiebe and Janice McKean
• Armow Landfill: discuss adjusting hours and accepting hazardous waste
• Climate Change Action Plan development for the Municipality
• Water bottle filling station at Davidson Centre and native plant landscaping

Kincardine BIA

The Kincardine BIA Board of Management met electronically to address personnel matters. The board proposed moving into a closed session to consider personal matters regarding an identifiable individual, specifically for the recruitment of a Downtown Development Manager.

• Closed session recommendation for Downtown Development Manager recruitment

The Kincardine BIA Board of Management met electronically and voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss the Downtown Development Manager recruitment, citing personal matters about an identifiable individual under the Municipal Act. After the closed session, the chair reported that direction was given to the Hiring Committee. The meeting adjourned shortly after; no other substantive decisions were made.

• Moved into closed session for Downtown Development Manager recruitment (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:26am (carried)

Arts, Culture and Heritage

The Arts, Culture and Heritage Committee will meet electronically to adopt minutes, welcome a new member, and decide on its 2022 action plan, which includes a Pride crosswalk, an Indigenous mural/art piece, a commemoration of people policy, and Arts Ignite. The agenda is largely procedural, with the action plan being the main substantive item.

• Adoption of minutes from Nov 2, 2021 and Feb 1, 2022
• New member introduction: Gretel Steinburg
• 2022 action plan items: Pride Crosswalk, Indigenous Mural/Art Piece, Commemoration of People Policy, Arts Ignite
• Follow-up on Eldon Humphry Plaque

The Arts, Culture and Heritage Committee adopted minutes from November 2021 and February 2022, and requested staff bring a draft Commemorative Plaque Policy to the committee and the IDEA Committee for inclusive review. They also agreed to discuss 2022 awards at the June meeting. No final decisions were made on substantive projects; most items were updates or discussions.

• Adopted minutes of November 2, 2021 and February 1, 2022 (carried)
• Requested staff bring draft Commemorative Plaque Policy to ACH and IDEA committees for review (carried)
• Agreed to bring back discussion on 2022 awards for June meeting (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss several recreation and financial items, including a request to waive on-street patio fees for 2022, a proposal for four beach volleyball courts at Station Beach, and survey results on a potential second dog park and outdoor pickleball courts. They will also review 2021 capital project transfers and consider amendments to the procedure by-law. The meeting includes delegations from Huron Shores Hospice and a resident speaking on wind concerns.

• Consider waiving on-street patio fees for 2022, including $221.24 application fee and $0.27/sq.ft. lease
• Proposal for four beach volleyball courts at Station Beach financed by municipality with league revenue repayment
• Survey results on converting Inverhuron Bike Park to dog park; staff recommend keeping bike park and enhancing existing dog park
• Survey results on outdoor pickleball; staff recommend continuing at tennis courts and exploring skatepark for future
• 2021 capital projects cost savings of $256,029; additional reserve transfers of $86,257 for overages

The Committee of the Whole recommended Council approve the construction of four beach volleyball courts at Station Beach, with the $63,000 cost financed upfront from the Contingency Reserve and repaid by the Kincardine Outdoor Volleyball Association over 8 years. They also recommended a new $222.30 plus $12.50 per barrier fee for on-street patio jersey barriers, waived for 2022. Several other recommendations were made regarding dog parks, pickleball, and a wind turbine setback report.

• Recommended approval of 4 beach volleyball courts at Station Beach, $63,000, financed via Contingency Reserve, repaid by KOVA over 8 years (carried)
• Recommended new Outdoor Patio – Jersey Barrier rental fee of $222.30 plus $12.50 per barrier, waived for 2022 (carried)
• Recommended support for Inverhuron Bike Park as active transportation destination (carried)
• Directed staff to investigate enhancements to existing Off-Leash Dog Park for 2023 budget (carried)
• Directed staff to report on location and costing for enclosed dog park in Inverhuron (carried)
• Recommended continued pickleball on tennis courts for summer 2022, with Davidson Centre skatepark as future site (carried)
• Directed Mayor to have Bruce County Board of Health investigate Chief Medical Officer overtime (carried)
• Directed staff to bring report on wind turbine setback by-law amendment (carried)

Council Meeting

Council will vote on adopting minutes from March 21 and 22 meetings, reconsider a motion to allow the Promenade on Queen street-closure event on Sundays in July and August, and pass a new Public Nuisance by-law. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss identifiable individuals (Kincardine BIA candidates).

• Reconsider motion 03/07/22 to approve Promenade on Queen event with Sunday closures 8 AM-6 PM in July and August, from Durham Market North to Bar Down property
• Pass Public Nuisance 2022 By-law No. 2022-062
• Adopt minutes from March 21 and March 22 (Special) council meetings
• Closed meeting for personal matters about identifiable individual (Kincardine BIA candidates)

Council reconsidered and approved the Promenade on Queen event, allowing street closures every Sunday in July and August from 8 AM to 6 PM, with conditions for emergency vehicle access and resident accommodation. The motion passed 6-3. Council also adopted several by-laws, including the Public Nuisance By-law 2022-062 and the 2022 Consolidated Rates and Fees Amendment (2) By-law 2022-066, and waived the Jersey Barrier-Rental Fee for 2022.

• Approved Promenade on Queen event with Sunday closures July-August, 8 AM-6 PM (6-3)
• Adopted Public Nuisance 2022 By-law No. 2022-062
• Adopted 2022 Consolidated Rates and Fees Amendment (2) By-law No. 2022-066
• Waived Jersey Barrier-Rental Fee for 2022
• Authorized reserve and reserve fund transfers per 2021 Year End Capital Review
• Adopted Consolidated Committee Appointment (2019) Amendment (16) By-law No. 2022-067
• Adopted Confirmatory By-law No. 2022-068
• Approved consent agenda with exception of OPP collision discussion

Inclusion Diversity Equity and Access Advisory Committee

The Inclusion Diversity Equity and Access Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt prior minutes, discuss committee composition, and review a draft municipal flag protocol policy. They will also begin developing an IDEA strategy, consider supporting global issues, and review an age-friendly community planning guide.

• Adoption of January 25, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review of draft flag protocol policy (G.G.1.3)
• Discussion on IDEA strategy development
• Consideration of Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities membership
• Review of Age-Friendly Community Planning Guide

Heritage Kincardine

The Heritage Kincardine Committee met electronically and adopted minutes from January 25 and March 2, 2022. They reviewed the heritage designation for 255 Durham Street for information only, as no application has been submitted, and provided feedback on the draft statement of cultural heritage value for the Concession 5 Bridge. The committee also requested further information on insurance, tax rebates, and designation regulation changes.

• Adopted minutes of Jan 25 and Mar 2, 2022 (carried)
• Reviewed 255 Durham Street heritage designation (information only, no application)
• Provided feedback on Concession 5 Bridge draft heritage assessment
• Requested further info on insurance, tax rebates, designation regulations

Committee of the Whole - 2nd Meeting of Month

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive a report on the review of the Municipality of Kincardine's Purchasing and Procurement Policy, conducted by LXM Law LLP. Council is being requested to formally adopt the updated 2022 policy after completing a training session. The agenda contains only this one substantive item, along with routine procedural matters.

• Adoption of updated 2022 Purchasing and Procurement Policy
• Review by LXM Law LLP included compliance with legislation and trade treaties
• Development of procedural manual, template user guide, and contract templates
• Council training session on procurement scheduled for the meeting

The Committee of the Whole received training on the new Procurement Policy and recommended that Council direct staff to implement it. It also recommended that staff prepare a report on the role of consulting engineers in compliance with the policy and a review of existing agreements. Both recommendations were carried.

• Recommended Council direct staff to implement Procurement Policy No. GG.2.17 (carried)
• Recommended staff prepare report on consulting engineer role and review agreements (carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Municipality of Kincardine held a special council meeting on March 22, 2022, specifically to discuss Procurement Policy Training. The agenda consisted primarily of procedural items, including a Land Acknowledgment, disclosure of pecuniary interests, and a move into a Committee of the Whole. No specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances were detailed in the provided agenda text.

• Discussion of Procurement Policy Training
• Land Acknowledgment Statement by Councillor Stewart
• Move into Committee of the Whole
• Confirmatory By-law for proceedings

Council directed staff to implement the new Procurement Policy No. GG.2.17 for all procurement going forward, following completion of required training. Council also directed staff to prepare a report on the role of consulting engineers in compliance with the new policy and review existing agreements. A confirmatory by-law was passed, and the meeting adjourned.

• Implemented new Procurement Policy No. GG.2.17 (carried)
• Directed staff to report on consulting engineer role and review agreements (carried)
• Passed confirmatory By-law No. 2022-061 (carried)

Council Meeting

Kincardine Council is meeting to adopt minutes, consider several by-laws, and discuss a motion on private tree protection. The agenda includes routine items like committee appointments and a new lease for commercial space at the Municipal Administration Centre, as well as a proposed change to liquor license extension rules.

• Motion to direct staff to investigate strengthening private tree protection and report back
• By-law 2022-055 to amend liquor license extension delegation, removing 14-day limit
• By-law 2022-058 to approve lease agreement with Authorized Inspection Services Inc for Municipal Administration Centre space
• By-law 2022-056 and 2022-057 for committee appointment amendments
• Adoption of minutes from March 7 and March 14, 2022 meetings

Council rescinded its COVID-19 employee vaccination policy (GG 6.17) effective immediately, aligning with provincial and Grey Bruce Public Health recommendations. Council also directed staff to investigate strengthening private tree protection and bring back a report and policy. The Committee of Adjustment Terms of Reference was approved, and four by-laws were passed, including a lease agreement with Authorized Inspection Services Inc. Council authorized the Mayor to attend a meeting with MPP Lisa Thompson regarding the nursing shortage at South Bruce Grey Health Centre.

• Rescinded COVID-19 employee vaccination policy (carried)
• Directed staff to investigate private tree protection and report back (carried)
• Approved Committee of Adjustment Terms of Reference (carried)
• Passed By-law 2022-055, Delegation of Powers and Duties amendment (carried)
• Passed By-law 2022-056, Appointment amendment (carried)
• Passed By-law 2022-057, Consolidated Committee Appointment amendment (carried)
• Passed By-law 2022-058, Authorized Inspection Services Inc lease agreement (carried)
• Authorized Mayor to attend meeting with MPP on nursing shortage (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a proposed update to the Public Nuisance By-law, which includes repealing camping regulations and adding new prohibited acts. Members will also discuss options to address the nursing shortage at South Bruce Grey Health Centre and receive an update on the Housing Action Plan.

• Proposed increase of overnight camping fine to $300
• Proposed addition of ten new prohibited items to Public Nuisance By-law
• Review of recommendations for addressing nursing shortages at SBGHC
• Noise Control By-law exemption request for Rock with your Docs Fundraiser Concert
• Renewal of Morson International Inc. (Canada) lease agreement

The Committee of the Whole recommended that Council rescind the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (GG 6.17) and its procedure effective immediately, to align with provincial and Grey Bruce Public Health recommendations. The committee also recommended that Council receive a third-party report on the critical nursing shortage at South Bruce Grey Health Centre and authorize Mayor Glover to meet with MPP Lisa Thompson. Additionally, the committee recommended approving an updated Public Nuisance By-law and repealing the 2002 by-law prohibiting overnight camping in public places.

• Recommended rescinding COVID-19 Vaccination Policy GG 6.17 and procedure (carried)
• Recommended receiving third-party report on SBGHC nursing shortage (carried)
• Recommended authorizing Mayor Glover to meet with MPP Lisa Thompson on nursing shortage (carried)
• Recommended approving updated Public Nuisance By-law and repealing By-law 2002-145 (carried)
• Adopted minutes of March 14, 2022 COW meeting (carried)
• Adjourned at 6:28 p.m. (carried)

Kincardine BIA

The Kincardine BIA Board of Management meets electronically to adopt prior minutes, hear delegations on business accessibility and a free online training program, and receive updates on the Promenade on Queen, a hiring committee, and a new Tourism Coordinator. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or financial commitments listed beyond accepting accounts for payment.

• Delegation from Kincardine Accessibility Advisory Committee on making stores more accessible for people with disabilities
• Presentation by Kim Clark of RTO7 on Typsy free online learning partnership for Bruce Grey Simcoe businesses
• Introduction of Karlee Woodward as new Tourism Coordinator
• Update on Promenade on Queen and DDM Hiring Committee
• Accounts for Payment to be accepted as prepared

The Kincardine BIA Board voted to ask Council to reconsider its decision not to continue the Promenade on Queen, offering three alternative street-closure options. The board also approved the February minutes, accepted accounts for payment, and adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved February 15, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Requested Council reconsider Promenade with 3 options (carried)
• Accepted accounts for payment (carried)
• Adjourned at 10:26am (carried)

Kincardine Cruise Night Committee

The Kincardine Cruise Night Committee is meeting electronically to appoint a chair for 2022, approve prior minutes, and discuss moving the June 24th event date. The agenda is largely procedural, with new business limited to creating a task list for delegation.

• Appointment of Chair for 2022
• Approval of October 26, 2021 minutes
• Proposed move of June 24th event date
• Creation of task list for delegation
• Next meeting scheduled for April 11, 2022

The Kincardine Cruise Night Committee met electronically on March 14, 2022, and appointed a chair for 2022. The minutes from the October 26, 2021 meeting were approved. No other substantive decisions were made; the agenda items for outstanding business, new business, financial report, and correspondence were not discussed in detail.

• Appointed chair for 2022 (Resolution 03/14/22-01)
• Approved minutes of October 26, 2021 meeting

Planning Corporate Services Meeting

The Kincardine Council is meeting electronically to consider two by-laws related to the municipal airport: a food trailer licence agreement with Cheesy Monkii and a service provider contract with Phoenix AMG Inc. The existing airport service contract expires March 31, 2022, and the new agreement includes an option for a three-year extension. The meeting also includes standard procedural items like land acknowledgment, agenda amendments, and confirmatory by-law.

• By-law 2022-036: Cheesy Monkii Food Trailer Licence Agreement 2022 (Municipal Airport)
• By-law 2022-037: Airport Service Provider's Contract 2022 (Phoenix AMG Inc.)
• Existing airport service contract (By-law 2019-053) expires March 31, 2022
• New contract includes option for three-year extension if mutually agreed
• Confirmatory by-law for meeting proceedings

Committee of the Whole - 2nd Meeting of Month

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing staff reports and seeking Council direction on several infrastructure and development items. Key decisions include whether to advance an agreement with Bruce Power to become a municipal water customer, award multiple construction and supply contracts, and approve road dedications and easements. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes and routine procedural matters.

• Bruce Power water supply connection - staff seek support to proceed with agreement
• Award Kincardine WWTP Aeration Upgrades to Finnbilt Contracting Limited for $1,254,405.70
• Award 2022 Miscellaneous Fleet Procurement totaling $1,007,746.08 (budget $941,000)
• Award six 2022 operating tenders totaling $565,005.10 (budget $568,000)
• Site plan amendment for St. Anthony's Catholic School additions at 715 Russell St

The Committee of the Whole recommended Council support, in principle, the supply of municipal water to Bruce Power, and directed staff to prepare a draft agreement with full-cost recovery. It also recommended awarding several contracts, including the Kincardine WWTP aeration upgrades and Scott's Point well replacement, and approved various other items as matters arising.

• Recommended supporting Bruce Power water supply request and drafting agreement (carried)
• Recommended repealing Resolution #03/18/19-09 and approving Site Plan Agreement Amendment for St. Anthony's Catholic School at 715 Russell St. (carried)
• Recommended approving Committee of Adjustment Terms of Reference (carried)
• Recommended directing staff to prepare legal easement for Lots 23-28 Adelaide Street access (carried)
• Recommended bringing forward road dedication by-law for Durham Street Extension (carried)
• Recommended directing staff to investigate private tree protection opportunities (carried)
• Recommended awarding Scott's Point Well Replacement RFP to W.D. Hopper & Sons Ltd. for $55,725.30 (carried)
• Recommended awarding KWWTP Aeration Upgrades contract to Finnbilt General Contracting Limited for $1,254,405.70 (carried)

Kincardine Police Services Board

The Board will review updates on the Community Safety and Policing Grant and the Victim Support Grant. The meeting includes a progress report on the South Bruce OPP 2020-2022 Action Plan and the March 2022 financial report.

• Community Safety and Policing Grant update
• Victim Support Grant update
• South Bruce OPP 2020-2022 Action Plan Progress Report
• March 2022 Financial Report
• Detachment Commander's Report for January - February 2022

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will review the proposed site plan for Staybridge Hotel Phase I. The meeting also includes staff updates on Voyago Transit findings and the annual public status update.

• Site Plan Review - Staybridge Hotel Phase I
• Staff update on Voyago Transit findings
• Review of Accessibility Annual Public Status Update and Catalogue of Issues

The Accessibility Advisory Committee adopted the January 11, 2022 minutes as presented. They reviewed the first submission of the Staybridge Hotel Phase I site plan but deemed the review premature, to be revisited when more details are available. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely updates and discussion.

• Adopted January 11, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Deemed Staybridge Hotel Phase I site plan review premature

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is discussing the future of the Promenade on Queen street closure, a proposed 41,432 sq ft recycling facility at Bruce Energy Centre, and an update on the IDEA strategy. They will also consider funding for a records management project and a plaque proposal.

• Promenade on Queen: report on 2020-2021 street closure, surveys, and potential continuation
• Site plan and holding removal for 41,432 sq ft industrial sorting and recycling facility at 15 Farrell Dr.
• Municipal Modernization Funding: request to fund 35% of EDRMS project (up to $169,759 grant)
• IDEA Committee update and request to add diverse members
• Bronze plaque proposal to honour Eldon Humphreys and Phantom Piper program

Council Meeting

Kincardine Council is meeting electronically on March 7, 2022. The main substantive item is a motion calling on the province to re-examine how municipalities fund the 'local share' of hospital capital costs, citing $415.4 million transferred from municipal operations to hospitals from 2009 to 2020. The agenda also includes routine items: adopting minutes from February 23, 2022, moving into Committee of the Whole, and a possible closed session about a personal matter involving an Arts, Culture and Heritage committee employee.

• Motion calling for provincial re-examination of hospital 'local share' capital calculation methodology
• Resolution to be circulated to Minister of Finance, Minister of Health, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and AMO
• Adoption of minutes from February 23, 2022 Council meeting
• Closed meeting for personal matters about an identifiable individual (Arts, Culture and Heritage committee)
• Confirmatory by-law for proceedings of March 7, 2022 meeting

Council adopted a resolution urging the province to re-examine how municipalities fund hospital capital costs, citing the burden on local budgets. It also approved several administrative items, including a plaque honoring Eldon Humphreys, a policy on commemorations, and budget approvals for modernization funding. All motions carried unanimously.

• Adopted resolution calling for provincial re-examination of hospital 'local share' funding (carried)
• Approved $13,000 plaque for Eldon Humphreys and Phantom Piper program from Contingency Reserve (carried)
• Directed staff to create a Commemoration of People Policy (carried)
• Approved up to $91,408.69 municipal share for Municipal Modernization Program Intake 3 (carried)
• Passed By-law 2022-032 for BEC Business & Innovation Centre site plan (carried)
• Passed By-law 2022-033 for holding removal at 15 Farrell Drive (carried)
• Passed By-law 2022-034 amending committee appointments (carried)
• Passed confirmatory By-law 2022-035 (carried)

Heritage Kincardine

The Heritage Kincardine Committee is meeting electronically to adopt minutes, review 2022 goals and objectives, and consider renewing its Community Heritage Ontario membership for $75. The committee will also receive financial and correspondence updates, including on the Heritage Property Tax Rebate Program.

• Adoption of January 25, 2022 minutes
• 2022 Goals and Objectives update
• Renewal of Community Heritage Ontario membership at $75.00
• Financial update for February
• Heritage Property Tax Rebate Program correspondence

Kincardine Community Fund

The Kincardine Community Fund Committee is meeting electronically to adopt prior minutes, discuss the Legacy Program brochure, receive an update on a 2022 summer hockey fundraiser, consider 2022 goals and objectives, and review the approved 2022 budget. The meeting is largely routine administrative business with no major decisions or public hearings.

• Adoption of November 22, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Legacy Program brochure content
• Update on 2022 summer hockey awareness event and fundraiser
• Consideration of 2022 Committee Goals and Objectives
• Approved 2022 Committee Budget review

The Kincardine Community Fund Committee met electronically on February 28, 2022. They adopted the minutes from the November 22, 2021 meeting and discussed updates on the Legacy Program brochure, a planned Hockey Event, and 2022 goals. No formal decisions were made beyond adopting the minutes and adjourning.

• Adopted minutes of November 22, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:15 p.m. (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially approve a new Employee Code of Conduct, receive an annual accessibility status update, and hear a report on budget items excluded under Ontario Regulation 284/09. The agenda also includes a delegation from Bruce County Public Library and routine consent items.

• New Employee Code of Conduct presented for approval
• Accessibility Annual Public Status Update 2021
• Compliance with Regulation 284/09: $7.38 million excluded from 2022 budget
• Delegation from Bruce County Public Library
• Receive and file January 2022 and 2021 Year End Building Reports

Council Meeting

Kincardine Council is meeting electronically to adopt the 2022 budget by-law, along with minutes from previous meetings. Council will also consider motions directing staff to report on paid parking in tourist areas, a hotel accommodation tax, and revisiting patio jersey barrier rules.

• 2022 Budget By-law with operating and capital budget summaries
• Motion to direct staff to report on paid parking in high tourist areas with resident exemption passes
• Motion to direct staff to report on hotel accommodation tax for attainable housing and tourism
• Motion to revisit jersey barrier requirements for outdoor patios before May 2022
• Adoption of minutes from Feb 7, 14, and 15, 2022 meetings

Council adopted the 2022 Budget By-law (No. 2022-030) with an 8-1 vote, with Councillor Bill Stewart opposed. Council also directed staff to prepare reports on paid parking in high tourist areas and a hotel accommodation tax, and agreed to revisit the jersey barrier requirement for outdoor patios. Several routine reports and a confirmatory by-law were approved.

• Adopted 2022 Budget By-law No. 2022-030 (8-1)
• Directed staff to report on paid parking in high tourist areas with resident exemption passes
• Directed staff to report on hotel accommodation tax for attainable housing/tourism fund
• Agreed to revisit jersey barrier requirement for outdoor patios as soon as possible
• Approved 2021 Accessibility Annual Public Status Update
• Adopted compliance report for expenses excluded from 2022 budget (O. Reg. 284/09)
• Approved consent agenda recommendations, except Housing Affordability Task Force item deferred
• Passed confirmatory by-law No. 2022-031

Community Economic Development Committee

The Community Economic Development Committee is meeting electronically to adopt minutes, update its terms of reference, and receive staff overviews on municipal housing policies and housing data as part of a Housing Action Plan. The committee will also hear updates from community partners, review a financial report, and discuss correspondence from the MMHA Housing Affordability Task Force. No decisions are listed beyond adopting minutes and recommending the updated terms of reference to Council.

• Adoption of January 27, 2022 minutes
• Recommendation to present updated CEDC Mandate and Terms of Reference to Council
• Staff overview of municipal policies pertaining to housing
• Staff overview of housing data for Housing Action Plan
• Correspondence from MMHA Housing Affordability Task Force

The Community Economic Development Committee adopted the January 27, 2022 minutes and approved sending the updated CEDC Mandate and Terms of Reference to Council for approval. The committee discussed the Housing Action Plan, including a municipal policy and bylaw review, housing data gaps, and potential funding from Bruce Community Futures for a housing survey. The March 17, 2022 meeting was cancelled; the next meeting is April 21, 2022.

• Adopted the January 27, 2022 meeting minutes as presented (Resolution 2022-02-17-01).
• Approved presenting the updated CEDC Mandate and Terms of Reference to Council for approval (Resolution 2022-02-17-02).
• Adjourned at 6:30pm (Resolution 2022-02-17-03).

Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee

The Kincardine Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee is meeting electronically to adopt January minutes and receive updates on locum houses, council motions, and physician recruitment. The agenda is routine with no decisions on new items.

• Adoption of January 20, 2022 meeting minutes
• Update on locum houses with Society of United Professionals (Sarah Beirnes attending)
• Update on motions sent to council
• Physician recruiter update
• Schedule of meetings: March 16, April 20, May 18, 2022

Kincardine BIA

The Kincardine BIA Board of Management is meeting electronically to handle routine business, including adopting minutes and approving accounts for payment. They will also receive a presentation from the Kincardine Accessibility Advisory Committee on making businesses more accessible, and hear verbal updates on the patio policy and 2022 events. The agenda includes accepting resignations from the BIA Chair and the Downtown Development Manager.

• Presentation by Kincardine Accessibility Advisory Committee on making stores and businesses easier for people with disabilities
• Verbal update on patio policy discussions by Rick Clarke and Cherie Leslie
• 2022 Events working group update
• Downtown Development Manager recruitment update
• Letters of resignation from BIA Chair and Downtown Development Manager

The Kincardine BIA Board appointed Sadie Shewfelt as Chair and Dave Patterson as Vice-Chair for 2022, and accepted the resignations of outgoing Chair Tonya Adams and Downtown Development Manager Rick Clarke. The Board also passed a motion requesting Council waive patio fees for 2022 due to pandemic restrictions, and struck a hiring subcommittee for the DDM position. A presentation from the Accessibility Advisory Committee was deferred to the March meeting.

• Appointed Sadie Shewfelt as Chair and Dave Patterson as Vice-Chair (carried)
• Approved agenda as amended (carried)
• Accepted January 18, 2022 minutes as presented (carried)
• Requested Council waive patio fees for 2022 (carried)
• Struck hiring subcommittee for DDM position; Sadie, Alana, Maureen appointed (carried)
• Supported $500 sponsorship for Strong Women Kincardine (carried)
• Accepted accounts for payment (carried)
• Accepted resignations of Chair Tonya Adams and DDM Rick Clarke (carried)

Committee of the Whole - 2nd Meeting of Month

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to review staff options for reducing the 2022 operating budget to achieve a projected tax rate of 5%. Staff propose cost reductions, deferrals, reserve funding, and additional revenue totaling $510,414, exceeding the target reduction of $358,700. The committee may adjust the draft budget and direct staff to bring the final budget by-law to the February 23rd Council meeting.

• Target budget reduction of ~$358,700 to lower tax rate by 2.11%
• Cost reductions and deferrals of $195,414
• Funding one-time costs from Contingency Reserve of $203,600
• Additional non-tax revenue options of $111,400
• Total budgetary impact of $510,414

Special Council Meeting

This is a special meeting of Kincardine Council called solely to discuss the 2022 budget. The agenda includes moving into Committee of the Whole to deliberate, then returning to council. No specific budget figures or decisions are listed in the agenda itself.

• Special meeting called to discuss the 2022 budget
• Move into Committee of the Whole for budget discussion
• Confirmatory by-law to be passed for proceedings
• Land acknowledgment statement by Councillor Couture

Council directed staff to prepare the 2022 Budget By-law with a 4.94% municipal tax rate increase, passed 8-1. They also removed 1009 Goderich Street paving from the list of projects receiving pre-budget approval in the 2022 Capital Budget. The meeting was held electronically to discuss the budget.

• Directed staff to prepare 2022 Budget By-law with 4.94% tax increase (8-1)
• Removed 1009 Goderich Street paving from pre-budget approval list (carried)
• Confirmed proceedings via By-law 2022-029 (carried)

Committee of the Whole - 2nd Meeting of Month

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially award a construction contract for the KIPP Trail, remove a holding zone on a subdivision phase, and consider a deeming bylaw for a property. These are items for discussion and decision at the meeting.

• Award KIPP Trail construction to Roubos Farm Service Ltd. for $1,998,713.19 including HST
• Remove holding zone on Phase 1 of West Ridge on the Lake subdivision
• Deem Lots 82 and 83 at 216 Willow Road not part of a registered plan of subdivision
• Adopt minutes of February 7, 2022 Committee of the Whole meeting

The Committee of the Whole recommended that the Clerk place a by-law awarding the Kincardine to Inverhuron Provincial Park (KIPP) Trail construction project tender to Roubos Farm Services Ltd on the Council agenda. It also recommended a by-law to remove the Holding 'H' zone on West Ridge on the Lake Phase 1 lands, and a by-law to designate Lots 82 and 83 at 216 Willow Road as not being lots on a registered plan of subdivision. All three recommendations were carried and will go to Council as Matters Arising.

• Recommended awarding KIPP Trail construction tender to Roubos Farm Services Ltd (Carried)
• Recommended removing Holding 'H' zone on West Ridge on the Lake Phase 1 lands (Carried)
• Recommended deeming Lots 82 and 83 at 216 Willow Road not lots on a registered plan of subdivision (Carried)
• Adopted minutes of the February 7, 2022 Committee of the Whole meeting (Carried)
• Adjourned at 5:39 p.m. (Carried)

Planning Corporate Services Meeting

The Municipality of Kincardine Council meets to adopt a hybrid meeting safety plan and address healthcare staffing shortages. Key decisions include amending the Hawthorne Medical Clinic lease to cover $35,000 in janitorial services and approving a Rogers telecommunications tower at 507 Broadway Street. The meeting also includes the final passage of by-laws regulating election signs and general signage.

• Hawthorne Medical Clinic lease amended to include $35,000 for janitorial services
• Rogers Communications tower proposal at 507 Broadway Street deemed compliant
• Election Sign By-law deemed read a first, second, and third time
• Sign By-law Amendment (7) deemed read a first, second, and third time
• Hybrid Meeting Safety Plan adopted to continue electronic meetings

Council approved expanding the Physician Recruitment Incentive Package to include medical students and residents finishing their two-year residency term. Council also approved a request to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to address staffing shortages at South Bruce Grey Health Centre. A motion to fund janitorial services for the Hawthorne Medical Clinic lease at a cost of $35,000 was defeated. Several by-laws were passed, including a new Election Sign By-law and a Sign By-law Amendment.

• Approved the Hybrid Meeting Safety Plan and continued electronic meetings until Council Chamber upgrades are complete.
• Approved amended Terms of Reference for the Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee to include a South Bruce Grey Health Centre Board member.
• Approved a formal request to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to find an immediate solution to staffing shortages at South Bruce Grey Health Centre.
• Approved expanding the Physician Recruitment Incentive Package to include Medical Students and Residents.
• Defeated a motion to amend the Hawthorne Medical Clinic lease to include $35,000 in municipally-funded janitorial services.
• Approved a resolution concurring that Rogers Communications' proposal for a wireless tower at 507 Broadway is compliant with ISED Canada's consultation protocol.
• Passed By-law 2022-023, the Election Sign By-law.
• Passed By-law 2022-024, the Sign By-law Amendment (7) By-law.

Council Meeting

Kincardine Council is meeting electronically on February 7, 2022. The agenda includes adopting minutes from three prior meetings, a motion from Mayor Glover re-committing to the Council Code of Conduct and apologizing for comments made at the January 26 budget meeting, and an administrative update to by-law enforcement appointments. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Motion to adopt minutes from Jan 24, Jan 26 (special), and Feb 2 (special) meetings
• Mayor Glover's motion re-committing to Council Code of Conduct and apologizing for comments at Jan 26 budget meeting
• Appointment By-law for James Special Services Inc. by-law enforcement officers (administrative update)
• Confirmatory by-law for proceedings of Feb 7 meeting

Council adopted minutes from three prior meetings and passed several by-laws, including appointing James Special Services Inc. as by-law enforcement officers and approving a Kincardine Outdoor Volleyball Memorandum of Understanding. Council also passed a resolution apologizing for hurtful comments made during the January 26 budget meeting and re-committing to the Code of Conduct. Two notices of motion were given regarding paid parking meters and a hotel accommodation tax, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Adopted minutes from Jan 24, Jan 26 (Special), and Feb 2 (Special) meetings
• Passed resolution re-committing to Code of Conduct and apologizing for budget meeting comments
• Passed By-law 2022-020 appointing James Special Services Inc. as by-law enforcement officers
• Passed By-law 2022-021 for Kincardine Outdoor Volleyball Memorandum of Understanding
• Approved consent agenda recommendations
• Passed confirmatory by-law 2021-022

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a new draft Election Sign By-law and a Hybrid Meeting Safety Plan following $150,000 in Council Chamber upgrades. Members will also discuss physician recruitment incentives and a memorandum of understanding for beach volleyball.

• Review of Election Sign By-law to remove election sign requirements from the general sign by-law
• Discussion on $150,000 Council Chamber upgrades for hybrid meetings
• Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee report regarding medical student incentives
• Proposed MOU with Kincardine Beach Volleyball Association
• Review of 2021 Fire Department Annual Report

The Committee of the Whole directed the clerk to place several motions on the February 14, 2022 council agenda, including items on physician recruitment incentives, provincial support for staffing shortages, and amendments to the Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee's terms of reference. The committee also directed the clerk to place motions on the agenda for a hybrid meeting safety plan, an election sign by-law, and a memorandum of understanding with the Kincardine Beach Volleyball Association. All motions were carried.

• Directed clerk to put hybrid meeting safety plan motion on Feb. 14 agenda (carried)
• Directed clerk to put draft Election Sign By-law on Feb. 14 agenda (carried)
• Directed clerk to put motion on physician recruitment incentives on Feb. 14 agenda (carried)
• Directed clerk to put motion on provincial support for staffing shortages on Feb. 14 agenda (carried)
• Directed clerk to put motion on Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee terms of reference on Feb. 14 agenda (carried)
• Directed clerk to put by-law authorizing MOU with Kincardine Beach Volleyball Association on council agenda (carried)
• Adopted minutes of Jan. 24, Jan. 26, and Feb. 2, 2022 meetings (carried)

Committee of the Whole - 2nd Meeting of Month

The Committee of the Whole is meeting electronically to discuss the 2022 budget report, with slides and a budget package attached. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• 2022 Budget Report with slides and package

The Committee of the Whole reviewed the 2022 budget and made several recommendations to Council, including a $600,000 annual commitment to the Kincardine Hospital Foundation for four years, funded from the Health Care Reserve. They also recommended removing $40,000 for mechanic tools, not supporting North Huron's $17,054 recreation request, and adding several capital and operating items. Staff were directed to review the operating budget to reduce the projected tax rate to 5%.

• Removed $40,000 for mechanic tools from 2022 budget (carried)
• Recommended not supporting North Huron recreation request of $17,054 (carried)
• Recommended $600,000/year for 4 years to Kincardine Hospital Foundation from Health Care Reserve (carried)
• Included $2,500 for nursing shortage review from Mayor's budget (carried)
• Included $3,000 for second flagpole at Tiverton Fire Station (carried)
• Included $33,000 for Tiverton Public Works Shed roof/exterior work (carried)
• Included $6,000 for Tiverton Ball Diamond snack bar/washrooms metal roof (carried, 8-0)
• Directed staff to review operating budget to reduce tax rate to 5% (carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting called solely to discuss the 2022 budget. The agenda includes a land acknowledgment, disclosure of interests, moving into Committee of the Whole, and a confirmatory by-law. No specific budget figures or decisions are listed in the agenda itself.

• Special meeting called to discuss the 2022 budget
• Move into Committee of the Whole
• Confirmatory by-law to be passed

Council held a special meeting to discuss the 2022 budget and approved a resolution granting pre-budget approval for 19 capital projects and the Community Improvement Plan in the operating budget. The meeting was procedural, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved pre-budget approval for 19 capital items including Kincardine Ave. Servicing, Rural Paving, Scott's Point Well Replacement, and various water/wastewater upgrades (carried)
• Approved pre-budget approval for Community Improvement Plan in 2022 Operating Budget (carried)
• Moved into Committee of the Whole and returned to Council (carried)
• Passed confirmatory by-law 2021-019 (carried)
• Adjourned at 2:03 p.m. (carried)

Kincardine Community Environment Committee

The Kincardine Community Environment Committee will meet to discuss tree protection within the Official Plan and updates on various waste programs. The agenda also includes electing a new committee chair for 2022 and reviewing public feedback regarding yard maintenance by-laws.

• Review of Official Plan and Natural Heritage Study for tree protection
• Discussion of Nuclear Innovation Institute proposal for park re-naturalization and compost
• Update on Electric Car Charging Station Survey results
• Update on EPS (Styrofoam) Recycling Program
• Discussion of By-Law No. 2019-124 regarding yard maintenance standards

Arts, Culture and Heritage

The Arts, Culture and Heritage Committee is meeting to conduct routine business including the appointment of a new committee chair for 2022. The agenda also includes a presentation regarding an ETC bronze plaque and an update on the Tourism Coordinator.

• Appointment of a chair for the 2022 Arts, Culture and Heritage Committee
• Delegation from Keith Davidson regarding Eldon Humphreys, ETC Bronze Plaque
• Update on the Tourism Coordinator

Community Economic Development Committee

The Community Economic Development Committee is meeting electronically to receive a staff overview of the Housing Action Plan and municipal roles in housing, and to provide feedback. They will also review and seek input on updating the committee's Terms of Reference, and receive a verbal update on the Economic Development Strategy. The agenda is largely discussion and feedback oriented, with no final decisions listed.

• Housing Action Plan overview and municipal roles discussion
• Review of CEDC Terms of Reference (2018) for updates
• Verbal progress update on Economic Development Strategy
• Adoption of November 25, 2021 meeting minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for April 28, 2022

Special Council Meeting

This is a special electronic meeting of Kincardine Council called specifically to discuss the 2022 Budget. The agenda includes moving into Committee of the Whole for budget deliberations, followed by a confirmatory by-law and adjournment. No specific budget figures or items are listed in the agenda text.

• Discussion of the 2022 Budget
• Move into Committee of the Whole
• Confirmatory By-law No. 2022

The special meeting was called to discuss the 2022 budget, but the minutes record only procedural actions: moving into Committee of the Whole, passing a confirmatory by-law, and adjourning. No substantive budget decisions were recorded.

• Moved into Committee of the Whole (carried)
• Passed By-law No. 2022-018 to confirm proceedings (carried)
• Adjourned at 2:03 p.m. (carried)

Committee of the Whole - 2nd Meeting of Month

The Committee of the Whole is meeting electronically to receive a presentation on the 2022 budget. The agenda includes only the budget presentation and standard procedural items (call to order, disclosure of interests, adjournment). No decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a discussion/review session.

• 2022 Budget Presentation with slides and budget package attachments

The Committee of the Whole reviewed the 2022 capital budget and made several recommendations. It voted to remove the Lake Street servicing project, the water meter replacement program, and the Victoria Park Gazebo from the capital budget. A motion to include the new Whitney Crawford Community Centre in the 2022 capital budget, funded by a loan, was defeated on a 4-5 vote.

• Removed Lake Street Servicing - Parent from capital budget (carried)
• Removed Water Meter Replacement Program and Software Upgrades from 2022 capital budget (carried)
• Removed Victoria Park Gazebo from 2022 capital budget (carried)
• Defeated motion to include new Whitney Crawford Community Centre in 2022 capital budget with loan funding (4-5)

Inclusion Diversity Equity and Access Advisory Committee

The Inclusion Diversity Equity and Access (IDEA) Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to discuss its composition, review a 'What we heard' report, and establish criteria for choosing priorities and actions. Updates will be provided on the reconciliation action plan, an Afro-centric mural video timelapse, and a schedule of workshops. The meeting includes routine items like adopting minutes and a financial report.

• Discussion of IDEA Committee composition
• Review of 'What we heard' Report
• Criteria to choose priorities and actions
• Reconciliation action plan process/progress update
• Afro-centric Mural video timelapse creation update

Committee of Adjustment

The Kincardine Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to handle routine business, including appointing officers and adopting previous minutes. The main item is a public hearing on a minor variance application (A-2021-026) by Shawn Jorgensen for 285 Victoria Street, where the planner will present a report and the applicant and public may speak.

• Minor variance application A-2021-026 by Shawn Jorgensen for 285 Victoria Street
• Appointment of Secretary Treasurer, Vice Secretary Treasurer, Chair, and Vice Chair
• Adoption of minutes from September 30, 2021 meeting

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance for Shawn Jorgensen's property at 285 Victoria Street, allowing an accessory building height increase from 4.5m to 5.48m. The committee also appointed officers, adopted previous minutes, and discussed a future inquiry on minor variance and building permit processes.

• Approved minor variance for 285 Victoria Street to increase accessory building height from 4.5m to 5.48m (carried)
• Appointed Amy Rogers as Secretary-Treasurer (carried)
• Appointed Athina Gatos as Chair and Stephen Bowley as Vice Chair (carried)
• Adopted minutes of September 30, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Heritage Kincardine

The Heritage Kincardine Committee is meeting electronically to handle routine business: appoint a chair, adopt prior minutes, and receive updates on signage and tour projects. They will also consider 2022 goals and a public request for heritage information on a property. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or financial actions.

• Appointment of Chair for 2022
• Adoption of November 3, 2021 minutes
• Update on Salt Block Signage request
• Discussion of 2022 Heritage Goals
• Public request for heritage information on a property

The Heritage Kincardine Committee met electronically and appointed Sylvia Leigh as Chair for 2022. The committee adopted the November 3, 2021 minutes, discussed updates on signage and walking tours, and reviewed 2022 goals. No major policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and informational.

• Appointed Sylvia Leigh as Chair for 2022 (carried)
• Adopted minutes of November 3, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Adjourned at 5:53 p.m. (carried)

Council Meeting

Kincardine Council is meeting electronically to adopt minutes from previous meetings and consider three by-laws: establishing Birchwood Avenue as a municipal road, transferring lands from the Wood Estate, and amending the Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling (OMCC) program agreement. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss a proposed land disposition.

• Road Establishment (Birchwood Avenue) By-law No. 2022-013
• Transfer of Lands (Wood Estate) By-law No. 2022-014
• OMCC Program Transfer Payment Amending Agreement (2) By-law No. 2022-015
• Closed meeting for proposed or pending acquisition/disposition of land
• Adoption of minutes from Dec 15, 2021, Jan 10, 2022, and Jan 17, 2022 meetings

Council adopted minutes from four prior meetings and passed several by-laws, including road establishment, land transfer, and commuter cycling agreements. The most contested decision was approval of the updated COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, which passed 5-4. Council also entered a closed session on a land disposition but gave no direction to staff.

• Adopted minutes from Dec 15, 2021 (Special), Jan 10, 2022, Jan 12, 2022 (Special), and Jan 17, 2022 (carried)
• Passed Road Establishment (Birchwood Avenue) By-law No. 2022-013 (carried)
• Passed Transfer of Lands (Wood Estate) By-law No. 2022-014 (carried)
• Passed OMCC Program Transfer Payment Amending Agreement 2 By-law No. 2022-015 (carried)
• Approved consent agenda recommendations (carried)
• Passed Primary Public Safety Answering Point (PPSAP) Services Agreement By-law No. 2022-016 (carried)
• Approved updated COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (5-4)
• Passed confirmatory by-law No. 2022-017 (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a 90-day review of the municipality's COVID-19 vaccination policy, which may be updated due to provincial and public health changes. They will also consider formalizing an agreement with Bruce County for primary 911 call-taking services. The agenda includes routine items such as adopting previous minutes, receiving statistical reports, and filing communications.

• COVID-19 Vaccination Policy 90-day review with recommended changes
• Public Safety Answering Point Agreement with Bruce County for 911 services
• Clinic lease agreement with Kincardine Family Physicians
• December 2021 building report
• Kincardine Police Services Board minutes from January 13, 2022

The Committee of the Whole directed the clerk to place two items on the council agenda as Matters Arising: a by-law authorizing an agreement with Bruce County for Primary Public Safety Answering Point (PPSAP) services, and a motion to consider an updated COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. The vaccine policy motion passed 5-4. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 5:34 p.m.

• Directed clerk to place by-law for Bruce County 911 PPSAP agreement on council agenda (carried)
• Directed clerk to place motion on updated COVID-19 Vaccination Policy on council agenda (5-4)
• Adopted minutes of January 17, 2022 Committee of the Whole meeting (carried)
• Adjourned at 5:34 p.m. (carried)

Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee

The Kincardine Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee is meeting electronically to discuss ongoing physician recruitment efforts, including updates on locum houses, options for nurse practitioners, and a recruitment update from the physician recruiter. The committee will also adopt minutes from the November 18, 2021 meeting and set future meeting dates.

• Adoption of November 18, 2021 meeting minutes
• Update on locum houses and partnership with The Society of United Professionals
• Discussion of options around nurse practitioners
• Recruitment update from physician recruiter
• Schedule of meetings: February 17 and March 17, 2022 at 8am

The Kincardine Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee directed staff to prepare a report for council on using incentives to recruit medical students and physicians completing their residency. The committee also requested council direction on adding a hospital board member to the committee. Updates were heard on locum house recognition, nurse practitioner options, and recruitment progress.

• Directed staff to report on residency recruitment incentives (carried)
• Requested council direction on adding hospital board member to committee (carried)
• Adopted minutes of November 18, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Added agenda item 5.4 Recruitment incentives (carried)

Kincardine BIA

The Kincardine BIA Board of Management is meeting electronically to handle routine business, including adopting minutes and approving accounts for payment. They will also discuss the 2023 Queen Street Reconstruction Project, with preliminary details and potential business impacts, as well as Family Day activities and 2022 priorities.

• Discussion of 2023 Queen Street Reconstruction Project and business impacts
• Family Day activities planning
• 2022 priorities discussion
• Adoption of December 14, 2021 meeting minutes
• Approval of accounts for payment

The Kincardine BIA Board approved a sub-committee to plan 2022 events, directed staff to work with the Chamber on a Christmas Promenade, and accepted the minutes and accounts. Discussions covered the Promenade on Queen survey, Explore Ontario, and the 2023 Queen Street reconstruction project, but no final decisions were made on those items.

• Approved minutes of Dec 14, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Established sub-committee for 2022 events (carried)
• Directed DDM to work with Chamber on 2022 Christmas Promenade (carried)
• Accepted accounts for payment (carried)
• Adjourned at 10:30am (carried)

Committee of the Whole - 2nd Meeting of Month

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including a settlement to convey surplus land at Saugeen Street, a by-law to establish Birchwood Avenue as a municipal road, a proposed Rogers cell tower at 507 Broadway Street, and the results of the CAO recruitment RFP. The committee will also hear a presentation from the Trails Committee and adopt minutes from previous meetings.

• Declaring land surplus and conveying it to the owner of 928 Saugeen Street as part of a settlement to avoid litigation
• Road establishment by-law for Birchwood Avenue (Part 1 of Reference Plan 3R-10536) to add it to the municipal road network
• Rogers Communications proposing a cell tower at 507 Broadway Street
• Report on evaluation of proposals for CAO recruitment services RFP
• Trails Committee delegation presentation

The Committee of the Whole recommended declaring a parcel of land at 928 Saugeen Street as surplus and selling it to the adjacent owner for $6,000 plus HST, per a settlement agreement. It also recommended a road establishment by-law for Birchwood Avenue and awarding the CAO recruitment contract to Feldman Daxon Partners Inc. All recommendations are subject to final Council approval.

• Recommended declaring surplus land at 928 Saugeen Street and selling for $6,000 plus HST (carried)
• Recommended road establishment by-law for Birchwood Avenue (Part 1 3R-10536) (carried)
• Recommended awarding CAO recruitment RFP to Feldman Daxon Partners Inc. (carried)
• Adopted minutes of January 10 and January 12, 2022 meetings (carried)

Planning Corporate Services Meeting

The Kincardine Planning/Corporate Services Committee will consider motions on endorsing Canada Post's Delivering Community Power vision, directing staff to amend zoning for portable food outlets, and passing a water tower agreement by-law with Lakeside Radio Broadcasting Corp. The meeting also includes routine items like land acknowledgment, disclosures, and a possible closed session on land disposition.

• Motion to endorse Delivering Community Power and write to Minister Filomena Tassi
• Direct staff to submit zoning by-law amendment for Portable Food Outlets per Refreshment Vehicle By-law
• Pass Lakeside Radio Broadcasting Corp. (2022) Water Tower Agreement By-law
• Closed session for proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land
• Confirmatory by-law for meeting proceedings

Council endorsed the Delivering Community Power proposal for Canada Post and directed staff to submit a zoning by-law amendment for portable food outlets. It also declared a parcel of land surplus and approved its sale, passed a water tower agreement by-law, and authorized a CAO recruitment services contract.

• Endorsed Delivering Community Power and directed a letter to Minister Tassi (carried)
• Directed staff to submit zoning by-law amendment for portable food outlets (carried)
• Passed Lakeshore Radio Broadcasting Corp. water tower agreement By-law 2022-010 (carried)
• Declared surplus land at 928 Saugeen Street and approved sale for $6,000 plus HST (carried)
• Passed CAO recruitment services proposal acceptance By-law 2022-011 (carried)
• Moved into closed session for land disposition discussion (carried)
• Passed confirmatory By-law 2022-012 (carried)

Kincardine Police Services Board

The Kincardine Police Services Board is meeting electronically to handle routine business: appoint a chair, adopt prior minutes, and receive updates on grants and reports. They will also vote on renewing their Ontario Association of Police Service Boards Zone 5 membership for $250.

• Renew 2022 OAPSB Zone 5 membership for $250
• Update on Community Safety and Policing Grant (Year 3)
• Update on Victim Support Grant (Year 1)
• Adopt minutes of December 1, 2021 meeting
• Correspondence: Town of Penetanguishene letter on recidivism rates

The Kincardine Police Services Board held its first meeting of 2022 electronically. Laura Haight was appointed Chair for the year, and the board renewed its membership with the Ontario Association of Police Service Boards Zone 5 for $250. The board also adopted the minutes from the December 1, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Laura Haight as Chair for 2022 (carried)
• Adopted minutes of December 1, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Renewed 2022 OAPSB Zone 5 membership for $250 (carried)
• Adjourned at 9:46 a.m. (carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting called solely to discuss the 2022 budget. The agenda includes moving into Committee of the Whole for budget deliberations, then returning to council for any arising matters. No specific budget figures or items are listed in the agenda itself.

• Special meeting called to discuss 2022 Budget
• Move into Committee of the Whole for budget discussion
• Confirmatory by-law to be passed for meeting proceedings

Council held a special meeting to discuss the 2022 budget and directed staff on several items. Staff were directed to develop a strategy for a rural off-leash dog park and a pickleball strategy. Council also approved $15,000 for a new commercial stove and exhaust fan at the Underwood Community Centre and directed staff to work with the existing leasee on a long-term agreement.

• Directed staff to develop a rural off-leash dog park strategy with stewardship and management plan (carried)
• Directed staff to develop a pickleball strategy to measure usage needs (carried)
• Approved $15,000 for new commercial stove and exhaust fan at Underwood Community Centre (carried)
• Directed staff to work with Underwood Community Centre leasee on long-term agreement (carried)

Committee of the Whole - 2nd Meeting of Month

The Committee of the Whole recommended that Council direct staff to develop a strategy for a rural off-leash dog park with a stewardship program, and also recommended a pickleball strategy. They approved including a $15,000 commercial stove and exhaust fan for the Underwood Community Centre in the 2023 budget, and directed staff to negotiate a long-term lease with the existing leasee. The 2022 budget was reviewed with a proposed 6.4% tax rate increase, and a special budget meeting was scheduled for January 26, 2022.

• Recommended Council direct staff to develop rural off-leash dog park strategy (carried)
• Recommended Council direct staff to develop pickleball strategy (carried)
• Approved $15,000 for commercial stove and exhaust fan in 2023 budget for Underwood Community Centre (carried)
• Directed staff to negotiate long-term agreement with Underwood Community Centre leasee (6-3)
• Reviewed 2022 capital budget; next budget meeting set for Jan 26, 2022

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss accessible transportation, plan its 2021 annual public status update, and set accessibility goals for 2022. They will also consider making presentations to the BIA and Chamber about accessible shopping and partnering on an online forum for Accessibility Awareness Week. The meeting includes routine items like adopting minutes and appointing a chair.

• Appointment of Chair for 2021
• Adoption of December 14, 2021 minutes
• Discussion on accessible transportation updates
• Potential presentations to BIA and Chamber on accessible shopping
• Partnership for Accessibility Awareness Week (May 29 - June 4, 2022) online forum

The Accessibility Advisory Committee appointed Sharon Woods as chair for 2022 and adopted the December 14, 2021 minutes. Members discussed accessible transportation, including SMART holiday service plans and a possible review of Voyago, and reviewed 2021 accomplishments and 2022 goals. No formal decisions were made beyond the appointments and minutes adoption.

• Appointed Sharon Woods as 2022 chair (carried)
• Adopted Dec 14, 2021 minutes (carried)
• Adjourned to Feb 8, 2022 meeting (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including delegations from the County of Bruce, the postal workers union, a request for a bronze plaque, and the Kincardine Outdoor Volleyball Association. They will also review the Integrity Commissioner's annual report, a refreshment vehicle by-law update, and consider two lease agreements. The agenda includes routine consent items such as statistical reports and minutes from various committees.

• Delegation: County of Bruce - Spruce the Bruce Program
• Delegation: Canadian Union of Postal Workers - Derek Richmond
• Delegation: Keith Davidson - Request for Bronze Plaque re Phantom Piper
• Delegation: Kincardine Outdoor Volleyball Association - Beach Volleyball Courts Proposal
• By-law: Zuul Lease Agreement (2022) By-law No. 2022-006 and Collins Land Lease Agreement (2022) By-law No. 2022-007

The Committee of the Whole recommended Council support the Kincardine Outdoor Volleyball Association's proposal in principle and directed staff to report back by end of February alongside the Waterfront Master Plan. It also directed the Clerk to place a motion on the January 17, 2022 Council agenda regarding a zoning by-law amendment for portable food outlets. Delegations on the Spruce the Bruce program, Canada Post services, and a bronze plaque for the Phantom Piper were received, with the plaque request sent to the Arts, Culture and Heritage Committee for review.

• Recommended Council support Kincardine Outdoor Volleyball Association proposal in principle (carried)
• Directed staff to report on volleyball courts with Waterfront Master Plan by end of February
• Directed Clerk to put motion on Jan 17, 2022 agenda for zoning amendment for portable food outlets
• Adopted minutes of Dec 13 and Dec 15, 2021 COW meetings
• Directed Phantom Piper plaque request to Arts, Culture and Heritage Committee for review
• Received Integrity Commissioner's annual report
• Approved consent agenda including By-laws 2022-006 (Zuul lease) and 2022-007 (Collins land lease)

Council Meeting

Kincardine Council is meeting electronically to adopt minutes, confirm Westario Power directors, and pass several by-laws including the 2022 interim taxation, current operating borrowing, and OPP enforcement agreements. They will also consider amendments to committee appointments and correct lottery fees in the rates and fees by-law. Staff are directed to prepare an Employee Code of Conduct policy and a policy on roles of policy chairs.

• By-law 2022-001: 2022 Interim Taxation By-law
• By-law 2022-002: 2022 Current Operating Borrowing By-law
• By-law 2022-003: O.P.P. Enforcement of By-laws Agreement (2022)
• By-law 2022-004: Appointment Amendment (3) — Councillor Haight to Police Services Board and Accessibility Advisory Committee
• By-law 2022-005: 2022 Consolidated Rates and Fees Amendment (2) — correct lottery fees

Council adopted the 2022 Interim Taxation By-law and the 2022 Current Operating Borrowing By-law, along with several other routine by-laws. Council also supported the Kincardine Outdoor Volleyball Association's proposal in principle and directed staff to report back by end of February. All votes were carried unanimously.

• Adopted 2022 Interim Taxation By-law No. 2022-001
• Adopted 2022 Current Operating Borrowing By-law No. 2022-002
• Adopted O.P.P. Enforcement of By-laws Agreement (2022) By-law No. 2022-003
• Adopted Appointment (September 2021-2022) Amendment (3) By-law No. 2022-004
• Adopted 2022 Consolidated Rates and Fees Amendment (2) By-law No. 2022-005
• Confirmed Westario Power Inc. directors for 2022
• Supported Kincardine Outdoor Volleyball Association proposal in principle, staff to report by end of February
• Adopted confirmatory by-law No. 2022-008

Kincardine Community Environment Committee

This agenda for the Kincardine Community Environment Committee meeting on January 5, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.