The Corporation of the Township of Huron-Kinloss
Council Agenda

Monday, January 13, 2025

1:00 P.m. - 3:00 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 1:00 p.m. on January 13, 2025 in the Council Chambers.

2.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

3.

Adoption of Minutes

• Motion

  THAT the minutes of the Council meeting of December 16, 2024 be adopted as presented.   

4.

Delegations

None

5.

Public Meetings Required Under the Planning Act

5.1

Z-2023-039, L-2024-011 Lucknow Kinsmen

The purpose of these applications is for a local Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment.  

If approved, the applications would expand and clarify the current permitted uses for the existing special policy area an special zones. This will also allow for a permanent building(s) to be located in a different location on the site than currently permitted.

The Planner will explain the report and recommendation. Any comments received from Agencies and the Public received by the time of writing the report are in the written report.

Presentations from the Applicant
The applicant may provide comment on the application.

Presentations from the Public
Any person or public body that has comments on the application will be heard.

Questions and Clarifications from Council
The Members of Council may question and make clarification on the application. 

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council approve the planning application Z-2023 - 039, L-2024-011  Lucknow Kinsmen;

  
  AND FURTHER THAT the Staff bring forward the appropriate By-laws under Matters Arising. 

5.2

Z-2024-019 Brubacher

The purpose of the application is to is for a Zoning By-law Amendment. It is proposed that an agricultural lot be permitted a minimum lot area of +/10 -hectares, and a Holding Provision (-H1) be applied in areas of high archaeological potential.

If approved, the application would facilitate the creation of a new specialized farm lot.

The Planner will explain the report and recommendation. Any comments received from Agencies and the Public received by the time of writing the report are in the written report.

Presentations from the Applicant
The applicant may provide comment on the application.

Presentations from the Public
Any person or public body that has comments on the application will be heard.

Questions and Clarifications from Council
The Members of Council may question and make clarification on the application. 

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council approve the planning application Z-2023 - 019  Brubacher;
  AND FURTHER THAT the Staff bring forward the appropriate By-law under Matters Arising.

6.

Public Meeting Required Under the Building Code Act

Presentations from the Manager of Building and Planning/CBO
 Comment provided on the building fees.

Presentations from the Public
Any person or public body that has comments on the changes were invited to speak. 

Questions and Clarifications from Council
The Members of Council may question and make clarification on the changes in fees.

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council approve the building fees Schedule B;
  
  AND FURTHER THAT the Staff bring forward the appropriate By-law under Matters Arising.

7.

Financial Reports

7.1

Previous Month Actual Accounts – December 2024, TRE-2025-02

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby ratifies and confirms payment of the December 2024 accounts in the amount of $7,278,690.41.

7.2

January 2025 Accounts, TRE-2025-05

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby authorizes payment of the January accounts in the amount of $277,845.93

8.

Staff Report

8.1

Minutes of Settlement December 2024, TRE-2025-03

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives Report TRE-2025-03 as prepared by Phyllis Hunter, Taxation/Revenue Clerk.

8.2

Quarterly Tax Arrears Report December 31, 2024, TRE-2025-04

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives for information Report TRE-2025-04 as prepared by Phyllis Hunter, Taxation/Revenue Clerk.

9.

By-Laws and Agreements

9.1

2025 Borrowing By-law

• Motion

  THAT the "2025 Borrowing  By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024 - 01.

9.2

2025 Interim Taxation By-law

• Motion

  THAT the "2025 Interim Taxation  By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024 - 02.

9.3

Appoint Engineer ( Headway Engineering) Sutton Municipal Drain Improvement 2025 By-law

• Motion

  THAT the "Appoint Engineer (Headway Engineering) Sutton Municipal Drain Improvement 2025  By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024 - 03.

9.4

Matters Arising

a.

Consolidated Rates and Fees Amendment (1) By-law

• Motion

  THAT the "Consolidated Rates and Fees Amendment (1) By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024 - 04.

b.

Zoning Amendment By-law Z-2023-039 Kinsmen By-law

• Motion

  THAT the "Zoning Amendment By-law Z-2023-039 Lucknow Kinsmen By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024 - 05.

c.

Lucknow Kinsmen Official Plan Amendment No. 5 (L-2024-011) By-law

• Motion

  THAT the "Lucknow Kinsmen Official Plan Amendment No. 5 (L-2024-011) By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024 - 06.

d.

Zoning Amendment By-law Z-2024-019 Brubacher By-law

• Motion

  THAT the "Zoning Amendment By-law Z-2024-019 Brubacher By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024 - 07.

e.

Fire Protection Grant Agreement By-law

• Motion

  THAT the "Fire Protection Grant Agreement By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024 - 08.

f.

Delegation of Authority (Conditional Building Permits)

• Motion

  THAT the "Delegation Authority (Conditional Building Permits) By-law" be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024 - 09.

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

Lucknow and District Fire Board

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

Maitland Conservation Membership

11.2

O.P.P South Bruce Detachment Board

12.

New Business/ Council Reports

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

13.

Closed Session

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council move into closed meeting at [time] for the purpose of considering

  1) Labour relations or employee negotiations (union negotiations)

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

  AND FURTHER THAT Council return to regular open meeting upon completion.

14.

Business Arising from the Closed Session

15.

Confirming By-Law

• Motion

  THAT the "Confirmatory January 2025" By-law be deemed to be read a first, second, third time and finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2025-10.   

16.

Adjournment

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• Motion

  THAT this meeting adjourn at [TIME]