The Corporation of the Township of Huron-Kinloss
Council Agenda

Monday, November 18, 2024

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
• Christine Heinisch, Manager of Financial Services/Treasurer
• John Yungblut, Director of Public Works

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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 November 18, 2024 in the Council Chambers.

2.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

3.

Adoption of Minutes

• Motion

  THAT the minutes of the Council meeting of October 21, 2024 and the Committee of the Whole minutes of November 4, 2024 be adopted as presented.   

4.

Delegations

5.

Financial Reports

5.1

Previous Month Actual Accounts – October 2024, TRE-2024-11-65

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby ratifies and confirms payment of the October 2024 accounts in the amount of $ 1,500,406.55

5.2

Revenue and Expenditure Reports to October 31, 2024, TRE-2024-11-66

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby reviews and receives the summary revenue and expenditure reports to October 31, 2024 prepared by Christine Heinisch, Treasurer.

5.3

November Accounts 2024, TRE-2024-11-67

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby authorizes payment of the November accounts in the amount of $ 291,913.52

6.

Staff Report

6.1

Treasury

a.

Minutes of Settlement, TRE-2024-11-64

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives Report TRE-2024-11-64 as prepared by Phyllis Hunter; Taxation/Revenue Clerk.

  AND FURTHER THAT Council approve the applications as outlined in this report.

6.2

Public Works

a.

Water and Wastewater Operations RFP, PW-2024-12-49

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives Report PW-2024-12-49, prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works.

  AND FURTHER accepts the proposal from Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) for the provision of water and wastewater operation and maintenance services over a five-year term in the amount of $4,331,276.12, not including HST.

  AND FURTHER directs staff to immediately begin contract negotiations with OCWA.

6.3

Chief Administrative Officer

a.

Hiring Report November, CAO-2024-11-37

• Motion

  That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives for information Report CAO2024-11-37 prepared by Leanne Scott, Human Resources Generalist confirming the hiring of the seasonal Snow Plow Operators and the Manager of Environmental Services;

  AND FURTHER authorizes the appropriate by-law to come forward as matters arising on tonight’s agenda confirming the hiring of Cory Dulong as Manager of Environmental Services.

6.4

Legislative Services

a.

Civil Marriage Solemnization Services and Marriage Commissioners, CLK-2024-11-46

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives Report CLK2024-11-46 prepared by Jennifer White, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk;

  AND FURTHER authorizes the appropriate by-law come forward as a matters arising.

7.

Correspondence Requiring Direction

7.1

Maitland Valley Conservation Authority Draft CA Strategy

Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) has requested Council input on the MVCA's draft Conservation Areas Strategy.

8.

By-Laws and Agreements

8.1

Development Charges By-law

• Motion

  THAT the "Development Charges By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024-103.

8.2

Incorporate Municipal Tax Sale Administration Fee within the Rates and Fees By-law

This is an administrative by-law to incorporate the fees for a property advertised by sale of land by public tender within the Consolidated Rates and Fees By-law.  

• Motion

  THAT the "Incorporate Municipal Tax Sale Administration Fee within the Rates and Fees By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024-104.

8.3

2025 Consolidated Rates and Fees By-law

• Motion

  THAT the "2025 Consolidated Rates and Fees By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024-105.

8.4

2025 Water and Wastewater Fees By-law

• Motion

  THAT the "2025 Water and Wastewater Fees By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024-106.

8.5

Her Strength Studio Agreement By-Law

• Motion

  THAT the “Her Strength Studio Agreement By-Law” be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024-107. 

8.6

Huron Lakeshore Friendship Club Agreement By-law

• Motion

  THAT the "Huron Lakeshore Friendship Club Agreement By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024-108.

8.7

Ripley Medical Centre Occupancy Agreement 2024 – 2034 By-Law

• Motion

  THAT the "Ripley Medical Centre Occupancy Agreement (2024 – 2034) By-Law" be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024-109. 

8.8

BluewaterTown and Country Snowmobile Club land use MOU By-law

• Motion

  THAT the "Bluewater Town and Country Snowmobile Club land use MOU By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024 -110.

8.9

Routine Disclosure Active Dissemination Policy By-law

• Motion

  THAT the "Routine Disclosure/Active Dissemination Policy By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024-111.

8.10

Amend the Waterworks Agreement 3 Pine Street By-law

• Motion

  THAT the "Amend the Waterworks Agreement 3 Pine Street By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024-112.

8.11

Amendments for AMPS Enforcement By-law

This is an administrative item to update various by-laws with an administrative monetary penalties enforcement clause.  

• Motion

  THAT the "Amendments for AMPS Enforcement By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024-113.

8.12

Lucknow Medical Centre Lease Agreement Extension By-law

The Lucknow Community Health Centre Board has requested Council's consideration of a lease extension agreement with Doctor Sean Graham Henderson and Doctor Justin Bren Puntillo.  

• Motion

  THAT the "Lucknow Medical Centre Lease Agreement Extension By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024-114.

8.13

Matters Arising

a.

Appoint Manager of Environmental Services

b.

Civil Services Solemnization By-law

9.

Information

None

10.

Township Committee Minutes Received

• Motion

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

10.1

Lucknow and District Joint Recreation Board

10.2

Ripley Summer Sports Committee

11.

Other Agency Minutes and Reports Received

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives for information all items listed in Section 11.

11.1

Maitland Valley Conservation Authority

11.2

Multi-Municipal Energy Working Group

12.

New Business/ Council Reports

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

13.

Confirming By-Law

• Motion

  THAT the "Confirmatory November 2024" By-law be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024-117.

14.

Adjournment

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• Motion

  THAT this meeting adjourn at [TIME]