The Corporation of the Township of Huron-Kinloss
Committee of the Whole Agenda

Monday, February 03, 2025

10:00 A.m. - 12:00 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, Manager of Legislative Services/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
• Cory Dulong, Manager of Environmental Services

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1.

Call to Order

The Committee of the Whole Meeting of the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Huron-Kinloss will be called to Order at 10:00 a.m. on February 3, 2025  in the Council Chambers.

2.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

3.

Delegations

3.1

B.M. Ross and Associates Limited - 2024 Huron-Kinloss Septic Inspection Annual Report and Baseline Surface Water Quality Monitoring Program

Lisa Courtney with B.M. Ross and Associates Limited will provide a presentation to Council on the 2024 Huron-Kinloss Septic Inspection Program and the Baseline Surface Water Quality Monitoring Program.

4.

Staff Reports

4.1

Building & Planning

a.

2024 Year End Building Report, BLD-2025-04

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report  BLD-2025-04 as prepared by Brett Pollock, Manager of Building and Planning/CBO.

b.

Holding Removal- 412 Winnebago Rd, BLD-2025-03

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report BLD-2025-03 prepared by Michele Barr, Deputy CBO;

  AND FURTHER authorizes a by-law be brought forward on the February 3, 2025 Council agenda to remove the holding zone from the property described as HURON CON A PT LOT 7 RP 3R10132 PART 2.

4.2

By-law Enforcement

a.

Municipal By-Law Enforcement Status Report January 2025, BLE-2025-03

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report BLE-2025-03, as prepared by Heather Falconer, Municipal By-Law Enforcement Officer.

4.3

Fire Department

a.

Fire Department Equipment Surplus, FIR-2025-03

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for Report Number FIR-2025-03 prepared by Jeff Bradley, Fire Chief;

  AND declares surplus Fire Department 2008 E one Typhoon Fire Pumper;

  AND FURTHER authorizes the sale of the Pumper.

b.

Fire and Emergency Services January 2025, FIR-2025-04

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report FIR-2025-04 prepared by Jeff Bradley, Fire Chief.

4.4

Treasury

a.

2025 Maitland Valley Conservation Authority Work Plan and Budget, TRE-2025-07

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report TRE-2025-07 prepared by Christine Heinisch, Treasurer;

  AND FURTHER provides any direction to Councillor McGugan, the board representative and Chairperson.

4.5

Public Works

a.

Transportation Jan. 2025, PW-2025-04

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report PW-2025-04 prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works.

b.

Water-Wastewater Report February 2025, PW-2025-05

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report PW-2025-05 prepared by Cory Dulong, Manager of Environmental Services.

4.6

Business & Economic Development

a.

Downtown Ripley Revitalization, BED-2025-02

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report BED-2025-02, prepared by Amy Irwin, Economic Development Officer.

4.7

Chief Administrative Officer

a.

NWMO - Jan 2025 Community Initiatives Final Report, CAO-2025-02

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CAO-2025-02, prepared by Mike Bartlett, Administrative Coordinator.

b.

February 2025 Hiring Report, CAO-2025-03

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CAO-2025-03 prepared by Leanne Scott, Human Resources Generalist;

  AND FURTHER authorizes the appropriate By-law to come forward on the February 3, 2025 Council meeting confirming the hiring of Jake Vanderkolk, Landfill Worker.

4.8

Legislative Services

a.

Noise Exemption Request - 672 Lake Range Drive, CLK-2025-05

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CLK-2025-05, prepared by Kelly Lush, Deputy Clerk,

  AND FURTHER grants an exemption to Noise By-law No. 2005-101 for the Bruce Beach Cottage Association family BBQ at 672 Lake Range Drive on Saturday, August 2, 2025 until midnight.

b.

Resolutions for Consideration February 2025, CLK-2025-06

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CLK-2025-06 prepared by Kelly Lush, Deputy Clerk;
  
  AND FURTHER that the Committee of the Whole support the following resolutions;

  AND FURTHER direct Staff to distribute as they see fit.

5.

Correspondence Requiring Direction

None

• Motion

6.

Information

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information all items listed in Section 6.0.

6.1

Resident Correspondence - Indoor Sports Dome

6.2

Canadian Union of Postal Workers - Industrial Inquiry Commission Reviewing Canada Post

6.3

AMO AMCTO Correspondence

AMO Watchfile - January 9, 2025
AMO Policy Update - January 9, 2025
AMO Policy Update - January 15, 2025
AMO Watchfile  - January 16, 2025
AMCTO - Mitacs Municipal Innovation Internship Program - January 17, 2025
AMO Policy Update - January 19, 2025
AMCTO  - January 21, 2025
AMO Watchfile - January 23, 2025
AMCTO Advocacy Update - January 24, 2025

6.4

Bruce County Correspondence

Bruce County  - Council Meeting Highlights - January 9, 2025
Bruce County - Age Friendly Committee in Bruce County  - January 9, 2025
Bruce County Public Library - January 9, 2025
Bruce County - No Injuries reported at Arlington Street Fire in Port Elgin - January 13, 2025
Bruce County - Exciting Summer Job Opportunities - January  15, 2025
Bruce County - Advocating for Local Needs at ROMA - January 16, 2025
Bruce County - Council Meeting Highlights - January 23, 2025
Bruce County Public Library Hosts Unique Black History Month Event - January 27, 2025
Bruce County - Calls for a Joint Social and Economic Prosperity Review - January 27, 2025
Bruce County  - Launches Innovative Side Gig to Support Entrepreneurs - January 28, 2025

6.5

General Correspondence

Ministry of Energy and Electrification - Ontario Exploring New Nuclear Energy Generation in Port Hope - January 17, 2025
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness - Governments Investing in Ontario's Dairy Processing Sector - January 15, 2025
Grey Bruce Public Health Municipal Matters - January 2025
Nuclear Innovative Institution Clean Energy Frontier Program Awards - January 2025

6.6

Municipal Property Assessment Corporation: Municipal Partnerships Report 2024

2024 Municipal Partnerships Report

7.

New Business/Council Reports

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

8.

Business Arising from the Closed Session

9.

Adjournment

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• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby adjourn at XX:XX.