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

Monday, July 07, 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, 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

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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 7, 2025  in the Council Chambers.

2.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

3.

Delegations

None

4.

Staff Reports

4.1

Building & Planning

a.

Building Statistics May 2025, BLD-2025-14

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole receives for information Report BLD-2025-14 prepared by Brett Pollock, Manager of Building and Planning/CBO.

4.2

By-law Enforcement

a.

Municipal By-Law Enforcement Status Report June 2025, BLE-2025-08

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report BLE-2025-08, as prepared by Heather Falconer, Municipal By-Law Enforcement Officer.

4.3

Fire Department

a.

Fire and Emergency Services Report June 2025, FIR-2025-13

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report FIR-2025-13 prepared by Jeff Bradley, Fire Chief.

b.

Emergency Management June 2025, FIR-2025-14

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report FIRE-2025-14 prepared by Mel Moulton, Emergency Services/ Health & Safety Coordinator-CEMC.

  AND FURTHER authorizes the Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC) to issue the Special Events Permit for the Ripley Reunion when permit conditions are met.

4.4

Community Services

a.

Community Services Status Report July 2025, CS-2025-20

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number CS-2025-20 prepared by Mike Fair, Director of Community Services.

b.

Ice Allocation Policy Amendment, CS-2025-21

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report CS-2025-21 prepared by Mike Fair, Director of Community Services;

  AND FURTHER authorizes a By-law be brought forward to revise Ice Allocation Policy.

4.5

Public Works

a.

Transportation July 2025, PW-2025-31

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report PW-2025-31 prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works,

  AND FURTHER approves the proposed amendments to the Township Vehicle Use Policy;

  AND FURTHER approves an amending by-law be brought forward.

b.

Cedar, Spruce and Ash Storm Sewers RFT, PW-2025-32

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives Report PW2025-32 prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works;

  AND FURTHER accepts Part 1, Part 2 and a portion of Part 3 of the tender from Kurtis Smith Excavating Ltd. in the amount of $253,200 plus HST for the installation of storm sewers on Cedar Close and Spruce Cres. and roadwork on Ash St. in Point Clark;

  AND FURTHER that the appropriate by-law come forward.

c.

Water-Wastewater Report July 2025, PW-2025-33

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report PW-2025-33 prepared by Cory Dulong, Manager of Environmental Services.

d.

Waste Management Report July 2025, PW-2025-34

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report PW-2025-34 prepared By Cory Dulong, Manager of Environmental Services.

e.

2025 Consolidated Rates and Fees Update, PW-2025-37

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report Number PW2025-37 prepared by Cory Dulong, Manager of Environmental Services;

  AND FURTHER approves an amendment to the Consolidated Rates and Fees By-Law for agricultural plastics/bale wrap;

  AND FURTHER authorizes the appropriate by-law to come forward.

4.6

Chief Administrative Officer

a.

Work from Home Pilot Program Evaluation & Recommendation, CAO-2025-15

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report CAO-2025-15 prepared by Leanne Scott, Human Resources Generalist;

  AND authorizes removing the pilot program status of the Working From Home policy;

  AND FURTHER that the amended by-law be brought forward approving the Working From Home Policy.

b.

Drainage Superintendent Services, CAO-2025-16

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number CAO-2025-16 prepared by Jodi MacArthur, Chief Administrative Officer,

  AND FURTHER directs Staff to proceed with posting for expressions of interest for Drainage Superintendent Services.

4.7

Legislative Services

a.

Resolutions for Consideration July 2025, CLK-2025-21

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CLK-2025-21 prepared by Kelly Lush, Deputy Clerk;

  AND FURTHER THAT the Committee of the Whole support the following resolutions: and direct Staff to distribute as they see fit.

5.

Correspondence Requiring Direction

None

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

Pine River Water Monitoring Report - May and June  2025

Peter Postma with B.M. Ross and Associates Limited provided the May water monitoring results from the Pine River with similar results to the April results. It was noted that E.Coli was likely low from little preceding weather and low phosphorus from little rain and spring uptake in an apparent phosphorus limited environment, leaving unused nitrate.
No comments were noted for the June results.

6.2

South Grey Bruce Health Centre 2024-2025 Annual Report

South Grey Bruce Health Centre 2024-2025 Annual Report

6.3

Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation

6.4

North Perth Carbon Footprint Initiative

6.5

A Case Study on the Decline of Local Revenues from Ontario's Electricity Infrastructure

6.6

AMO AMCTO Correspondence

AMO Policy Update -  May 29, 2025
AMO Policy Update - June 6, 2025
AMCTO Advocacy Update - June 10, 2025
AMO Watchfile - June 12, 2025
AMO Watchfile - June 19, 2025
AMO Policy Update - June 19, 2025
AMCTO Legislative Express - June 26, 2025
AMCTO Municipal Monitor Q2 2025 - June, 2025

6.7

Bruce County Correspondence

Media Release: Discover Bruce County Maps Hub - June 3, 2025
Media Release: Evacuation and Reception Centre Training - June 5, 2025
Summer Reading Club Kicking Off in Port Elgin - June 6, 2025
Media Release: Journalist Anna Maria Tremonti to Speak in Bruce County this October - June 11, 2025
Media Release: Bruce County Encourages Feedback on Budget - June 17, 2025
Media Release: $1.3 Million in Benefit Returned to Residents through Community Volunteer Income Tax Program June, 2025

a.

Bruce County Investment in Local Communities Annual Report

6.8

General Corrospondence

Pine River Watershed Celebrating 25 Years - May 30, 2025
YMCA 4th Annual Multicultural Day Celebration - June 4, 2025
RT-O7 June Tourism Update - June4, 2025
RT-O7 Support Highschool Challenge - June 5, 2025
Community Services June 2025 Newsletter - June 5, 2025
FOCA: Municipalities Encouraged to Act on Floating Accommodations - June 25, 2025
MPAC: In Touch - June 2025
Grey Bruce Public Health: Deceased Crow - June 12, 2025
Grey Bruce Public Health: When Measles are Reported in a School - June 2, 2025
Grey Bruce Public Heath: Take Precautions during Extreme Heat - June 20, 2025
Grey Bruce Public Health: Take Steps to Prevent Ticks - June 4, 2025
Grey Bruce Public Health: Public Assistance, Dog Bite in Kincardine - June 18, 2025

7.

New Business/Council Reports

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

8.

Closed Session

• Motion

  THAT Committee of the Whole move into closed meeting at [time] for the purpose of considering:

  1) a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere signficantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization (Westario Power);

  2) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (personnel);

  pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended;

  AND FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole return to regular open meeting upon completion.

9.

Business Arising from the Closed Session

10.

Adjournment

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• Motion

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