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

Monday, March 03, 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 March 3, 2025  in the Council Chambers.

2.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

3.

Delegations

3.1

B.M. Ross and Associates - Reserve Capacity & Vacant Lot Inventory Update

Lisa Courtney with B.M. Ross and Associates will provide an update to Council on Reserve Capacity & Vacant Lot Inventory for the Township.

4.

Staff Reports

4.1

Chief Administrative Officer

a.

Update to Growth and Servicing Master Plan – Reserve Capacity Calculations, CAO-2025-07

• Motion

  THAT Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number CAO-2025-07 prepared by Jodi MacArthur, Chief Administrative Officer.

4.2

Building & Planning

a.

2025 January Building Statistics, BLD-2025-05

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole receives for information Report BLD-2025-05 prepared by Brett Pollock, Manager of Building and Planning/CBO.

4.3

By-law Enforcement

a.

Municipal By-Law Enforcement Status Report February 2025, BLE-2025-04

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report BLE-2025-04, as prepared by Heather Falconer, Municipal By-Law Enforcement Officer.

4.4

Fire Department

a.

Fire and Emergency Services February 2025, FIR-2025-05

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report FIR-2025-05 prepared by Jeff Bradley, Fire Chief.

4.5

Community Services

a.

2025 March Community Services Status Report, CS-2025-09

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number CS-2025-09 prepared by Mike Fair, Director of Community Services.

b.

Lucknow Library and Theatre Damage, CS-2025-10

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number CS-2025-10 prepared by Mike Fair, Director of Community Services;

  AND FURTHER authorizes the necessary repairs to the Lucknow Library and Town Hall Theatre.

4.6

Public Works

a.

Transportation March 2025, PW-2025-07

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report PW-2025-07 prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works.

b.

2025 Ripley Sidewalk Replacement Tender, PW-2025-08

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives Report PW-2025-08 prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works;

  AND FURTHER accepts the tender from Amazing Construction Ltd. in the amount of $252,855 plus HST for the replacement of existing sidewalks on Queen St. and Huron St. in Ripley;

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

c.

2025 Kinloss Gravel Pit Farm Lease Agreement, PW-2025-09

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives Report PW-2025-09 prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works;

  AND FURTHER authorizes the renewal of a farm lease agreement with Gerald Murray for the rental of pasture lands within the Kinloss Gravel Pit for a five year term;

  AND FURTHER authorizes the appropriate by-law coming forward.

d.

Landfill Management Report March 2025, PW-2025-10

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report PW-2025-10 prepared By Cory Dulong, Manager of Environmental Services.

e.

Water-Wastewater Report March 2025, PW-2025-11

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report PW-2025-11 prepared by Cory Dulong, Manager of Environmental Services;

  AND FURTHER approves the Huronville Operational Plan provided by the Municipality of Kincardine.

4.7

Chief Administrative Officer - continued

a.

Bruce County Land Acquisition, CAO-2025-04

• Motion

  THAT Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole receives for information Report Number CAO-2025-04 prepared by Jodi MacArthur, Chief Administrative Officer and accepts the transfer of Part 1 of the draft reference plan from the County of Bruce as requested by the Lucknow & District Joint Recreation Board;

  AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate by-law be brought forward authorizing the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer to execute the agreement of purchase and sale and any other necessary documents to complete the transfer.

b.

Workplace Violence and Harassment Policy Update, CAO-2025-05

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report Number CAO-2025-05 prepared by Leanne Scott, HR Generalist;

  AND FURTHER authorizes the appropriate by-law coming forward.

c.

March 2025 Hiring Report, CAO-2025-06

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CAO-2025-06 prepared by Leanne Scott, Human Resources.

4.8

Legislative Services

a.

Noise Exemption Requests – Ripley Reunion and 911 Parkplace, CLK-2025-07

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CLK-2025-07, prepared by Kelly Lush, Deputy Clerk,

  AND grants an exemption to Noise By-law No. 2005-101 for the Ripley Reunion Committee to host their reunion events with live music at 17 Queen St, Ripley on August 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. the following day and on August 4^th for fireworks at 9:30 p.m. (dusk);

  AND FURTHER grants an exemption on June 21^st from 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. the next day for a wedding reception with music that will take place at 911 Parkplace, Kincardine.

b.

Resolutions for Consideration March 2025, CLK-2025-08

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CLK-2025-08 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.

Correspondence Requiring Direction

• Motion

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

5.1

Point Clark Beach Association

The Point Clark Beach Association is looking for guidance on projects.

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

Maitland Valley Conservation Authority - Comments on the Conservation Areas Strategy

6.2

ROMA Trains and Drains Advocacy Moves Forward

6.3

Bruce County Correspondence

Residents Encouraged to create an Emergency Preparedness Plan - February 3, 2025
Black History Month at the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre - February 3, 2025
Donations from Cargill Community Groups Support Paramedic Services - February 3, 2025
Bruce County Recognized as on of Southwestern Ontario's Top Employers - February 5, 2025
International Women's Day - February 6, 2025
Wonders of Nature Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre - February 10, 2025
Canadian Artist Celebrated and the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre - February 12, 2025
County Administration Building Closed for Family Day - February 14, 2025
Spruce the Bruce Launching February 1 - January 30, 2025
Bruce County Library Starts Tax Program Appointments - February 11, 2025
2025 Summer Company Program Opens - February 19, 2025
Bruce County Child Activity Assistance Program - February 19, 2025
Volunteer Muriel Celebrated at the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre - February 19,2025
Bruce County Public Library Launches New Website - January 22, 2025
County Reminds Residents to Clear Snow from Residential 911 Signs - February 21, 2025
Warden Shares Message of Recognition form Winter Storm Response Efforts - February 20, 2025
Council Meeting Highlights - February 20, 2025
March Break Fun at the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre - February 24, 2025

6.4

AMO AMCTO Correspondence

AMCTO Advocacy Update - January 29, 2025
AMO Watchfile - January 30, 2025
AMO Policy - February 3, 2025
AMO Policy Update - February 3, 2025
AMO Watchfile - February 6, 2025
AMCTO Advocacy Update - February 7, 2025
AMO Policy Update - February 7, 2025
AMO Policy Update - February 11, 2025
AMO Policy Update - February 14, 2025
AMCTO Advocacy Update - February 18, 2025

6.5

General Correspondence

RT-O7 February Updates - February 4, 2025
Community Living Kincardine & District February 2025 Newsletter - February 6, 2025
Crime Stoppers Annual Golf Classic - February 26, 2025

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.