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

Monday, June 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 June 3, 2024 in the Council Chambers.

2.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

3.

Delegations

3.1

Huron-Kinloss Residents Working to Preserve Trees

Margaret Visser and Doug McCallum will address council regarding tree preservation in the Township.

4.

Staff Reports

4.1

Building & Planning

a.

Cloudpermit Renewal 2024-2027, BLD-2024-06-13

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby received Report BLD-2024-06-13 as prepared by Staff;

  AND FURTHER THAT a By-law authorizing staff to sign the agreement be brought forward on June 17, 2024.

b.

Building Statistics May 2024, BLD-2024-06-14

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole receives Report BLD-2024-06-14, prepared by Michele Barr, Deputy Chief Building Official.

4.2

By-law Enforcement

a.

Municipal By-Law Enforcement Status Report May 2024, BLE-2024-06-08

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report BLE-2024-06-8, as prepared by Heather Falconer, Municipal By-Law Enforcement Officer.

b.

Services for Screening and Hearing Officers, BLE-2024-06-09

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report BLE-2024-06-9, as prepared by Heather Falconer, Municipal By-Law Enforcement Officer and Jennifer White, Manger of Legislative Services/Clerk;

  AND FURTHER that the Clerk be authorized to sign on behalf of Council any documentation required to execute the provision of services agreements as noted in the report;

  AND FURTHER that the required appointment by-laws be brought forward.

4.3

Fire Department

a.

Emergency Management Summary May 2024, FIR-2024-06-13

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report FIR-2024-06-13 prepared by Mel Moulton, Emergency Services/ Health & Safety Coordinator-CEMC.

b.

Fire and Emergency Services Report May 2024, FIR-2024-06-14

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report FIR-2024-06-14 prepared by Jeff Bradley, Fire Chief.

4.4

Drainage

a.

Municipal Drain Status Report June 2024, CLK-2024-06-26

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CLK-2024-06-26 prepared by Ken McCallum, Drainage Superintendent

4.5

Treasury

a.

Request to Review Tax Change, TRE-2024-06-35

• Motion

  THAT Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report TRE-2024-06-35 prepared by Christine Heinisch, Manager of Financial Services/Treasurer and Jodi MacArthur, Chief Administrative Officer.

b.

Treasury Department Status Update, TRE-2024-06-36

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole receives for information TRE-2024-06-36 prepared by Christine Heinisch, Treasurer.

4.6

Community Services

a.

Community Services Staff June 2024, CS-2024-06-23

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CS-2024-06-23 prepared by Mike Fair, Director of Community Services

b.

Parks and Facilities Update June 2024, CS-2024-06-25

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CS-2024-06-25 prepared by Matt McClinchey, Parks, and Facilities Supervisor

c.

Point Clark Beach Association Tourism Initiative, CS-2024-06-26

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CS-2024-06-26 prepared by Mike Fair, Director of Community Services;

  AND FURTHER that the Clerk and Director of Community Services be authorized to sign on behalf of Council any documentation required to execute the agreement as outlined in the report.

4.7

Public Works

a.

Transportation June 2024, PW-2024-06-28

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report PW2024-06-28 prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works.

b.

Water-Wastewater June 2024, PW-2024-06-29

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report PW2024-06-29 prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works;

  AND FURTHER that the Director of Public Works be authorized to sign the authorized entity acknowledgment statement on behalf of the Township of Huron-Kinloss, respecting Esri’s provision of ArcGIS software as outlined in the report.

4.8

Chief Administrative Officer

a.

Hiring Update June 2024, CAO-2024-06-22

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CAO-2024-06-22 prepared by Leanne Scott, Human Resources Generalist confirming the hiring of 2-Lighthouse Tour Guides, 1-Tourism & Events student and 1-Casual Facility Operator.

4.9

Legislative Services

a.

Communications Status Report June 2024, CLK-2024-06-27

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole receives for information Report CLK-2024-06-27 prepared by Kristen Prentice, Communications Coordinator.

b.

Resolutions for Consideration June 2024, CLK-2024-06-25

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CLK-2024-06-25 prepared by Kelly Lush, Deputy Clerk;

  AND FURTHER THAT the Committee of the Whole support resolution 

  AND FURTHER direct staff to distribute as they see fit.

c.

Noise Exemption Request – June 2024, CLK-2024-06-24

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CLK-2024-06-24 prepared by Kelly Lush, Deputy Clerk;

  AND grant an exemption to the Noise By-law No. 2005-101 on Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 9:00 p.m. until Sunday June 30, 2024 at 12:00 a.m. for the Ripley and District Lions Club fireworks display and music at the Point Clark Lighthouse;

  AND FURTHER grants an exemption to the Noise By-law No. 2005-101 to permit music at a community BBQ at 672 Lake Range Drive, Kincardine on Saturday August 3, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. until Sunday August 4, 2024 at 12:30 a.m.;

  AND FURTHER grants an exemption to the Noise By-law No. 2005-101 to permit music at a private residence at 5 Queen Street, Ripley on Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 11:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 4, 2024;

  AND FURTHER grants an exemption to the Noise By-law No. 2005-101 to permit music at a private residence at 84-2 Bruce Beach Rd, Kincardine on Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 11:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 4, 2024;

  AND FURTHER grants an exemption to the Noise By-law No. 2005-101 to permit music at a private residence at 113 Hemlock St, Ripley on Sunday, August 4, 2024 from 11:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. on Monday, August 5, 2024;

  AND FURTHER grants an exemption to the Noise By-law No. 2005-101 to permit live music from August 22, 2024 from 11:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. on Friday, August 23, from Friday August 23, 2024 at 11:00 p.m. until Saturday, August 24 at 1:00 a.m. and Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 11:00 p.m. until Sunday, August 25 at 1:00 a.m., for the Lucknow Music in the Fields annual non-profit music festival located at 575 Walter Street, Lucknow.

5.

Correspondence Requiring Direction

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information the correspondence from the 2025 Ripley Reunion Committee;

  AND FURTHER refers the matter to Staff to provide a report at the July 3, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting.

5.1

2025 Ripley Reunion Committee Correspondence

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

Blyth Festival Municipal Night Invitation

6.2

Pine River Watershed Water Monitoring Report April 2024

Peter Postma with B.M Ross has provided the April 2024 Pine River Water Monitoring Reports.  He noted that there is nothing that stands out on the reports, just the usual higher spring levels (elevated PR11, PR17 and inland phosphorous in Point Clark)

6.3

AMO/AMCTO Correspondence

AMO Watchfile - May 2, 2024
AMO Watchfile - May 9, 2024
AMO Watchfile - May 16, 2024
AMCTO Advocacy Update - May 16, 2024
AMCTO Advocacy Update - May 21, 2024
AMO Watchfile - May 23, 2024

6.4

Bruce County Correspondence

CSWBP Homelessness Response Steering Committee Housing Individuals and Families - April 29, 2024
Notice: Roadway Painting - April 29, 2024
Notice: Pesticide Use Along Bruce County Roadsides - April 30, 2024
Bruce County Awarded with Two BIA Awards of Excellence - May 2, 2024
New Phone Number Makes it Easier to Contact Bruce County - May 1, 2024
Bridge Rehabilitation Information Session - May 1, 2024
Upcoming Lane Closure on Sweiger Bridge North of Chesley - May 3, 2024
Be Prepared Workshops coming to Bruce County - May 3, 2024
Council Meeting Highlights - May 2, 2024
Emergency Preparedness Week in Bruce County - May 3, 2024
Household Hazardous Waste Collection in Kincardine May 11 - May 6, 2024
Take the Emergency Preparedness Week Quiz - May 8, 2024
Gateway Have Participated in a Mock Evacuation Exercise - May 10, 2024
Upcoming Bridge Closure on Meax Creek Bridge - May 10, 2024
BCPL Hosts Grant Writing Workshops - May 10, 2024
Council Meeting Highlights - May 16, 2024
Notice: Alternating Lane Closures on Durham Street Bridge in Walkerton - May 23, 2024
Notice: Restricted Trail Access at Brant Tract on May 29
New Art Show at the Bruce County Museum - May 23, 2024
Household Hazardous Waste Collection in Walkerton June 1 - May 27, 2024
CSWBP Poverty and Income Action Table Working to Make Changes - May 27, 2024

6.5

General Correspondence

Drinking Water Source Protection Municipal Newsletter - May, 2024
Kincardine and District Community Living May Newsletter - May, 2024
Pine River Watershed Initiative Network Spring 2024 Newsletter - May, 2024
Pine River Watershed Initiative Network Potted Tree Ash Replacement Program - May 2024
Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility AODA Toolbox - May 23, 2024
MPAC In Touch March April 2024 
Alice Munro Festival - May 16, 2024
Ontario Expanding Alcohol Sales Starting this Summer - May 27, 2024
Invasive Plants Around Lake Ontario Webinar June 12, 2024

6.6

Ontario Resource Centre for Climate Adaptation: Seasonal Outlook Spring/Summer 2024

6.7

Pine River Watershed Initiative Correspondence

6.8

Drinking Water Source Protection: Call for Applications for Local Source Protection Committee

7.

New Business/Council Reports

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

8.

Adjournment

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• Motion

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