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

Wednesday, July 03, 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, 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

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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 7:00 p.m. on July 3, 2024  in the Council Chambers.

2.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

3.

Delegation

3.1

Ripley Reunion Committee - Request for support

Lisa Courtney on behalf of the Ripley Reunion Committee will address Council with regards to waiving fees for the Ripley Reunion to be held on the August 2025 long weekend.

4.

Staff Reports

4.1

Community Services

a.

Ripley Reunion Request to Waive Fees, CS-2024-07-29

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives Report CS-2024-07-29 prepared by Mike Fair, Director of Community Services;

  AND FURTHER that Staff be directed to waive all future hall rental fees for the 2025 Ripley Reunion Committee. 

4.2

Building & Planning

a.

Cloudpermit Renewal Options, BLD-2024-06-15

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receive Report BLD-2024-06-15 as prepared by Staff;

  AND FURTHER THAT a By-law authorizing staff to sign the agreement be brought forward to the July 15, 2024 Council meeting.

b.

Building Statistics June 2024, BLD-2024-07-16

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole receives Report BLD-2024-07-16, prepared by Michele Barr, Deputy Chief Building Official.

4.3

By-law Enforcement

a.

Municipal By-Law Enforcement Status Report June 2024, BLE-2024-07-10

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report BLE-2024-07-10, as prepared by Heather Falconer, Municipal By-Law Enforcement Officer.

4.4

Fire Department

a.

Fire and Emergency Services Report June 2024, FIR-2024-07-15

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report FIR-2024-07-15 prepared by Jeff Bradley, Fire Chief.

b.

Emergency Management and Health & Safety Summary June 2024, FIR-2024-07-16

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report FIR-2024-07-16 prepared by Mel Moulton, Emergency Services/ Health & Safety Coordinator-CEMC.

4.5

Drainage

a.

Municipal Drain Status Update July 2024, DRA-2024-07-02

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report DRA-2024-07-02 prepared by Ken McCallum, Drainage Superintendent.

4.6

Treasury

a.

Canada Community-Building Fund, TRE-2024-07-42

• Motion

  That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives Report TRE-2024-07-42 as prepared by Staff;

  And further that a by-law authorizing staff to sign the agreement be brought forward to the July 15, 2024 Council meeting.

4.7

Community Services Continued

a.

Community Services July 2024 Status Report, CS-2024-07-28

• Motion

  That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CS-2024-07-28 prepared by Mike Fair, Director of Community Services.

b.

Tree Preservation By-law, CS-2024-07-27

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives Report CS-2024-07-27 prepared by Mike Fair, Director of Community Services;
  
  AND FURTHER that the current tree preservation by-law be affirmed and Staff be directed to review the by-law periodically and propose changes as required. 

c.

Conservation Demand Management Plan and Ontario Regulation 397/11, CS-2024-07-30

• Motion

  That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives Report CS-2024-07-30 prepared by Mike Fair, Director of Community Services

4.8

Public Works

a.

Lucknow’s Music in the Fields Request 2024, PW-2024-07-31

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives Report PW2024-07-31 prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works;

  AND FURTHER approves supporting the 2024 Lucknow’s Music in the Fields event as described in this report.

b.

Transportation July 2024, PW-2024-07-30

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report PW-2024-07-30 prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works.

c.

Water-Wastewater July 2024, PW-2024-07-32

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report PW2024-07-32 prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works;

  AND FURTHER approves the 2024 Kincardine Drinking Water Quality Management System Huronville Operational Plan.

4.9

Business & Economic Development

a.

Economic Development Update July 2024, BED-2024-07-13

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report BED-2024-07-13, prepared by Michelle Goetz, Manager of Strategic Initiatives and Amy Irwin, Economic Development Officer.

4.10

Chief Administrative Officer

a.

Digital Modernization Update July 2024, CAO-2024-07-23

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CAO-2024-07-23, prepared by Michelle Goetz, Manager of Strategic Initiatives.

4.11

Legislative Services

a.

Resolutions for Consideration July 2024, CLK-2024-07-28

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CLK-2024-07-28 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.

Information

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information all items listed in Section 5.0.

5.1

Pine River Watershed Water Monitoring Reports May 2024

Peter Postma with B.M Ross has provided the May 2024 Pine River Water Monitoring Reports. He noted that similar to last month's results, PR11 and PR17 phosphorus had very high spikes and notably PR1 goes back down which is downstream from PR17.

5.2

Community Schools Alliance Call for Nominations 2024

5.3

AMO, AMCTO Correspondence

AMO Watchfile - May 30, 2024 - May 30, 2024
AMO Watchfile - June 6, 2024 - June 6, 2024
AMCTO Municipal Monitor Q2 2024 - June 6, 2024
AMO Policy Update, Bill 200 - June 12, 2024
AMO Watchfile - June 13, 2024
AMO Watchfile - June 20, 2024

5.4

County of Bruce Correspondence

Brucelea Haven Participates in Walk for Alzheimer's - May 28, 2024
Bruce County Library Goes Fine-Free - May28, 2024
Bruce County Trail Corridor and Surface Improvements in Mildmay area - June 3, 2024
Bruce County Seeks Public Input on 2025 Budget Priorities - June 3, 2024
CSWBP Situation Table for Acutely Elevated Risk Successful in Community Foundation Grey Bruce Grant - June 13, 2024
Bruce County Public Library Receives Dementia - Friendly Designation - June 13, 2024
Summer Reading Club 2024 Kicking Off in Walkerton - June 13, 2024
New Port Elgin Paramedic Headquarters to Open Ribbon Cutting on June 18, 2024 - June 11, 2024
Notable emergency physician Dr. Brian Goldman to speak at Port Elgin UNIFOR Family Education Centre - June 13, 2024
TIFF Films coming to the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre - June 17, 2024
Have Your Say on Road Safety - CSWBP Crime Prevention Action Table Launces Community Survey - June 17, 2024
Local Data Resource for Non-Profit Housing Developers - June 17, 2024
Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre to offer free admission and guided tour on Indigenous Peoples Day - June 17, 2024
Getting Prepared for Extreme Heat Event in Bruce County - June 19, 2024

5.5

General Correspondence

Municipal World Daily - May 29, 2024
MPAC In Touch - May 30, 2024
TIny Home Show Invitation - June 3, 2024
Community Living Kincardine and District Newsletter - July 2024 
RT07 June Updates - June 7, 2024

6.

New Business/Council Reports

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

7.

Adjournment

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• Motion

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