The Corporation of the Township of Huron-Kinloss
Council Agenda

Monday, November 17, 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 November 17, 2025 in the Council Chambers.

2.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

3.

Adoption of Minutes

• Motion

  THAT the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting of October 20, 2025 and Council meeting of November 3, 2025 be adopted as presented.   

4.

Delegations

4.1

Petition Group - Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Flood Map

Michael Bayer and Kenton Tasker will attend Council to voice concerns on the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Flood Map project.

4.2

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority

Matt Armstrong, Manager of Environmental Planning and Regulations will present to Council the draft updates to Regulated Area Mapping for the Township of Huron-Kinloss.

 HK SVCA Online Mapping - https://camaps.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/68b1a63673b14ee08efe3e68d4c770ed

5.

Financial Reports

5.1

Previous Month Actual Accounts – October 2025, TRE-2025-51

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby ratifies and confirms payment of the October 2025 accounts in the amount of $1,911,440.83.

5.2

Revenue and Expenditure Reports to September 30, 2025, TRE-2025-52

• Motion

  THAT Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby reviews and receives the summary revenue and expenditure reports to October 31, 2025 prepared by Christine Heinisch, Treasurer.

5.3

November Accounts 2025, TRE-2025-54

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby authorizes payment of the November accounts in the amount of $1,035,724.99.

6.

Staff Report

6.1

Treasury

a.

Minutes of Settlement November 2025, TRE-2025-53

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives for information Report TRE-2025-53 as prepared by Phyllis Hunter, Taxation/Revenue Clerk;

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

b.

2026 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund Allocation, TRE-2025-55

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives for information Report TRE-2025-55 as prepared by Christine Heinisch, Treasurer.

c.

2025 Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund Allocation, TRE-2025-56

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives for information Report TRE-2025-56 prepared by Christine Heinisch, Treasurer.

6.2

Legislative Services

a.

Bruce Botanical Food Gardens Request for Letter of Support, CLK-2025-32

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives Report CLK-2025-32, prepared by Jennifer White, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk;

  AND FURTHER THAT Staff be directed to provide a letter of support from Council to the Bruce Botanical Food Gardens, along with approval to proceed with Project #15859 - Expand the Harvest as outlined in the report.

b.

Conservation Authority Regulation Mapping Proposed Updates, CLK-2025-33

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council receive for information Report CLK -2025- 33, prepared by Jennifer White, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk.

7.

Correspondence Requiring Direction

None

8.

By-Laws and Agreements

8.1

Human Resources Policies Amendment (2) By-law

Technology Policy and Compensation and Benefits Policy

• Motion

  THAT the "Human Resources Policy Amendment (2) By-law" be considered to be read a first, second, third time and finally deemed passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025-108.

8.2

Severe Weather Policy (2025) By-law

• Motion

  THAT the "Severe Weather Amendment By-law" be considered to be read a first, second, third time and finally deemed passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025-109.

8.3

Workplace Violence and Harassment Policy Amendment By-law

• Motion

  THAT the "Workplace Violence and Harassment Policy Amendment (5) By-law" be considered to be read a first, second, third time and finally deemed passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025-110.

8.4

Council and Committee Appointment Amendment (9) By-law

• Motion

  THAT the "Council and Committee Appointment Amendment (9) By-law" be considered to be read a first, second, third time and finally deemed passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025-111.

8.5

Bluewater Town and Country Snowmobile Club MOU (Use of Road Crossings) By-law

• Motion

  THAT the "Bluewater Town and Country Snowmobile Club MOU (Use of Road Crossings) By-law" be considered to be read a first, second, third time and finally deemed passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025-112.

8.6

2026 Consolidated Rates and Fees By-law

• Motion

  THAT the "2026 Rates and Fees By-law" be considered to be read a first, second, third time and finally deemed passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025-113.

8.7

2026 Water and Wastewater Fees By-law

• Motion

  THAT the "2026 Water and Wastewater Fees By-law" be considered to be read a first, second, third time and finally deemed passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025-114.

8.8

YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce (Ripley Family Y Daycare Centre) Lease Agreement By-law

• Motion

  THAT the "YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce (Ripley Family Y Daycare Centre) Lease Agreement By-law" be considered to be read a first, second, third time and finally deemed passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025-115.

9.

Information

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives for information all items listed in Section 9.

9.1

2025 YMCA Peace Medal Ceremony

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

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

Multi-Municipal Energy Working Group

11.2

Maitland Conservation

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 2025 and numbered as By-law No. 2025-116.

14.

Adjournment

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• Motion

  THAT this meeting adjourn at [TIME]