The Corporation of the Township of Huron-Kinloss
Council Agenda

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

7:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.

Council Chambers

Members Present

• Don Murray, Mayor
• Jim Hanna, Deputy Mayor
• Larry Allison, Councillor
• Shari Flett, Councillor
• Scott Gibson, Councillor
• Ed McGugan, Councillor
• Carl Sloetjes, Councillor

Staff

• Jennifer White, Clerk
• Jodi MacArthur, Chief Administrative Officer
• Jeff Bradley, Fire Chief
• Mike Fair, Director of Community Services
• Christine Heinisch, Manager of Financial Services/Treasurer
• John Yungblut, Director of Public Works
• Brett Pollock, Manager of Building and Planning, CBO

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1.

Call to Order

The Meeting of the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Huron-Kinloss will be called to Order at 7:00 p.m. on May 21, 2025 in the Council Chambers.

2.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

3.

Adoption of Minutes

• Motion

  THAT the minutes of the Council meeting of April 23, 2025, Committee of the Whole meeting of May 5, 2025 and Special meeting of Council of May 10, 2025  be adopted as presented.   

4.

Delegations

4.1

Municipal Property Assessment Corporation

Anthony Fleming, Account Manager,  Municipal and Stakeholder Relations with MPAC will provide a presentation to Council on Property Assessment and Tax System.

5.

Financial Reports

5.1

Previous Month Actual Accounts – April 2025, TRE-2025-22

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby ratifies and confirms payment of the April 2025 accounts in the amount of $1,828,005.85.

5.2

May 2025 Accounts, TRE-2025-23

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby authorizes payment of the May accounts in the amount of $648,702.32.

5.3

Revenue and Expenditure Reports to April 30, 2025, TRE-2025-24

• Motion

  THAT Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby reviews and receives the summary revenue and expenditure reports to April 30, 2025 prepared by Christine Heinisch, Treasurer.

6.

Staff Report

6.1

Treasury

a.

2024 Statement of Development Charges, TRE-2025-20

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives for information Report TRE-2025-20 prepared by Christine Heinisch, Treasurer.

b.

Statement of Investments 2024, TRE-2025-21

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives for information Report TRE-2025-21 prepared by Christine Heinisch, Treasurer.

c.

2025-2026 Municipal Insurance Program, TRE-2025-25

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives Report TRE-2025-25 prepared by Christine Heinisch, Treasurer;

  AND FURTHER accepts the proposal of Intact Public Entities in the amount of $423,131.00 plus applicable taxes for the 2025-2026 municipal insurance program;

  AND FURTHER THAT a by-law be brought forward as a matters arising.

6.2

Community Services

a.

Point Clark Community Centre and Lighthouse Washroom Custodial Services, CS-2025-18

• Motion

  That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby approves Report Number CS-2025-18 prepared by Mike Fair, Director of Community Services;

  AND FURTHER authorizes an agreement with Canadian Fire & Flood Ltd. and MGK Cleaning & Building Maintenance for custodial services at the Point Clark Community Centre and Lighthouse washrooms;

  AND FURTHER that a by-law be brought forward as a matters arising.

7.

Correspondence Requiring Direction

None received.

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives for information all items listed in Section 7 and provide direction to Staff as required.

8.

By-Laws and Agreements

8.1

Establish and Regulate the Fire Departments Amendment (1) By-law

• Motion

  THAT the " Establish and Regulate the Fire Department Amendment (1) By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025-49.

8.2

2025 Budget Amendment By-law

• Motion

  THAT the " 2025 Budget Amendment By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025-50.

8.3

Adopt Parks and Trail Plan Amendment (1) By-law

• Motion

  THAT the " Adopt Parks and Trail Plan Amendment (1) By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025-51.

8.4

Refreshment Vehicle By-law

This By-law was deferred from the April 23, 2025 meeting, to be amended to remove the exclusion of the Lighthouse Park as a permitted operating area. 

• Motion

  THAT the "Refreshment Vehicle By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed as amended and numbered as By-law No. 2025-45.

8.5

Adopt Electronic Signature Policy By-law

• Motion

  THAT the " Adopt Electronic Signature Policy By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025-52.

8.6

Council and Committee Appointment 2022-2026 Amendment (8) By-law

• Motion

  THAT the " Council and Committee Appointment 2022-2026 Amendment (8) By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025-53.

8.7

Appoint By-law Enforcement Relief Officers (Municipal Support Services) Amendment (1) By-law

• Motion

  THAT the " Appoint By-law Enforcement Relief Officers (Municipal Support Services) Amendment (1) By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025-54.

8.8

Kairshea Ave Agreement of Purchase and Sale By-law

• Motion

  THAT the " Kairshea Ave Agreement of Purchase and Sale  By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025-55.

9.

Matters Arising

9.1

2025-2026 Municipal Insurance Program By-law

• Motion

  THAT the " 2025-2026 Municipal Insurance Program By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025-56.

9.2

Point Clark Community Centre and Lighthouse Custodial Agreement (2025-2028) By-law

• Motion

  THAT the " Point Clark Community Centre and Lighthouse Custodial Agreement 2025-2028 By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025-57.

10.

Information

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives for information all items listed in Section 10.

10.1

Refreshment Vehicle Correspondence

11.

Township Committee Minutes Received

None received.

12.

Other Agency Minutes and Reports Received

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives for information all items listed in Section 12.

12.1

Multi Municipal Energy Working Group

12.2

Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit

12.3

Municipal Property Assessment Corporation

MPAC 2024 Annual Report

MPAC 2024 Performance Report

13.

New Business/ Council Reports

Council members have the opportunity to provide an update on Board and Committee meetings

14.

Confirming By-Law

• Motion

  THAT the "Confirmatory May 2025" By-law be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025-58.

15.

Adjournment

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• Motion

  THAT this meeting adjourn at [TIME]