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

Monday, December 04, 2023

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
• Mary Rose Walden, Chief Administrative Officer
• Mike Fair, Director of Community Services
• Jodi MacArthur, Treasurer
• John Yungblut, Director of Public Works
• Bill Klingenberg, Manager of Building & Planning Services
• Shane Watson, Fire Chief

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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 December 4, 2023 in the Council Chambers.

2.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

3.

Delegations

3.1

Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation

Murray Elston, Graham Mahood and Mark Womack of the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation will present to Council on the MRI addition to the Kincardine Hospital Redevelopment

4.

Staff Reports

4.1

Building & Planning

4.1.1

November Monthly Building Status Report, BLDG-2023-12-27

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole receives for information, Report BLE-2023-12-27 prepared by Bill Klingenberg, Manager of Building and Planning, CBO.

4.2

By-law Enforcement

4.2.1

November 2023 Monthly Municipal By-Law Enforcement Status Report, BLE-2023-12-26

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report BLE-2023-12-26 prepared by Heather Falconer, Municipal By-Law Enforcement Officer.

4.3

Fire Department

4.3.1

Emergency Management and Health and Safety November 2023 Summary, FIRE-2023-12-39

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report FIRE-2023-12-39, prepared by Mel Moulton, Emergency Services/ Health & Safety Coordinator-CEMC.

4.3.2

Fire and Emergency Services Report – November 2023 Summary, FIRE-2023-12-40

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report FIRE-2023-12-40 prepared by Shane Watson, Fire Chief.

4.4

Treasury

4.4.1

2024 Consolidated Fees, TR-2023-12-75

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report TR 2023-12-75 prepared by Jodi MacArthur, Treasurer;

  AND FURTHER THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Consolidated Fees By-Law be amended to include the 2024 recommended fees and that the appropriate by-law be brought forward.

4.4.2

2024 Cemetery Fees, TR-2023-12-76

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report TR 2023-12-76 prepared by Jodi MacArthur, Treasurer;

  AND FURTHER THAT the proposed Cemetery rates be included with the Township of Huron-Kinloss Consolidated Fees By-Law amendment;

  AND THAT the appropriate by-law be brought forward.

4.4.3

2024 Water and Wastewater Fees, TR-2023-12-77

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report TR 2023-12-77 prepared by Jodi MacArthur, Treasurer;

  AND FURTHER THAT the draft 2024 water and wastewater fees be approved fees and that the appropriate by-law be brought forward.

4.5

Community Services

4.5.1

2023 December Community Services Status Report, CS-2023-12-53

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CS-2023-12-53 prepared by Mike Fair, Director of Community Services.

4.5.2

Heritage Park Community Engagement, CS-2023-12-54

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CS-2023-12-54 prepared by Mike Fair, Director of Community Services.

4.5.3

2023 December - Community Services Programming, CS-2023-12-55

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CS-2023-12-55 prepared by Elyse Dewar, Administrative Assistant/Program Coordinator.

4.5.4

2023 December Parks and Facilities Update, CS-2023-12-57

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CS-2023-11-57 prepared by Matt McClinchey, Parks, and Facilities Supervisor.

4.5.5

Pickleball Court Location and Construction Estimates, CS-2023-12-56

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CS-2023-12-56 prepared by Mike Fair, Director of Community Services.

4.5.6

Permanent Liquor Sale Licence and Alcohol Risk Management Policy, CS-2023-12-58

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report CS-2023-12-58 prepared by Mike Fair, Director of Community Services;

  AND FURTHER authorizes the appropriate by-laws coming forward.

4.5.7

Point Clark Community Centre Basement Lease, CS-2023-12-59

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives Report CS-2023-12-59 prepared by Mike Fair, Director of Community Services;

  AND FURTHER authorizes a by-law come forward pending legal review of the agreement.

4.6

Public Works

4.6.1

Transportation December 2023, PW-2023-12-56

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information, Report PW-2023-12-56, prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works.

4.6.2

Water Wastewater December 2023, PW-2023-12-57

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information, Report PW-2023-12-57 prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works.

4.7

Business & Economic Development

4.7.1

December 2023 Manager of Strategic Initiatives Status Update, BED-2023-12-44

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report BED-2023-12-44, prepared by Michelle Goetz, Manager of Strategic Initiatives.

4.7.2

November 2023 – The Hub Status Report, BED-2023-12-45

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report BED-2023-12-45 prepared by Will LeGrand, Business Development Coordinator.

4.7.3

December 2023 Business and Economic Officer Status Report, BED-2023-12-46

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information, Report BED-2023-12-46 prepared by Amy Irwin, Business and Economic Officer.

4.8

Chief Administrative Officer

4.8.1

NWMO 2023/2024 Community Initiatives Update - Nov. 2023, CAO-2023-12-40

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CAO-2023-12-40, prepared by Mike Bartlett, Administrative Coordinator.

4.8.2

Employee Years of Service Recognition 2023, CAO-2023-12-41

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives for information Report CAO-2023-12-41 prepared by Leanne Scott, Human Resources Generalist.

4.8.3

Hiring Report November, CAO-2023-12-42

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives Report CAO-2023-12-42 prepared by Leanne Scott, Human Resources Generalist;

  AND FURTHER authorizes and confirms the hiring of John Barger as seasonal Snow Plow Operator.

4.9

Legislative Services

4.9.1

Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2024-2028, CLK-2023-12-66

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receive for information Report CLK-2023-12-66 prepared by Kelly Lush, Deputy Clerk.

4.9.2

Pine River Water Monitoring Reports March 2023, CLK-2023-12-69

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CLK-2023-12-69 prepared by Kelly Lush, Deputy Clerk.

4.9.3

Communications Status Report December 2023, CLK-2023-12-70

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CLK-2023-12-70 prepared by Kristen Prentice, Communications Coordinator.

5.

Correspondence Requiring Direction

5.1

Mulit-Municipal Energy Working Group - Battery Storage Systems in Grey Highlands

The MMEWG has been closely monitoring the  battery storage system proposals in an effort to better understand the impacts these sites could have on communities. The Municipality of Grey Highlands, a member of the working group, passed a resolution indicating that no project will be given support until the Office of the Fire Marshal and appropriate ministries issue public safety and technical guidelines and shared this resolution with the Township of Huron-Kinloss'  for consideration.

Correspondence and resolution attached.

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

Bruce County - Notice of Passing of Development Charges

6.2

Committee of Safety and Well-Being Steering Committee - Invitation to screen Love in the Time of Fentanyl

6.3

Ministry of Transportation - Ontario Micromobility Pilot Data Collection Questionnaire

6.4

Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery - Helping Contain Costs of Building Roads and New Homes

6.5

AMO AMCTO Correspondence

AMO Watchfile - November 2, 2023
AMCTO Advocacy Updates - November 7, 2023
AMO Watchfile - November 9, 2023
AMO Watchfile - November 16, 2023
AMO Watchfile - November 23, 2023

6.6

Bruce County Correspondence

Fraud Protection for Seniors: Virtual Workshop with BCPL - November 2, 2023
Notice: Temporary Daytime Closures on Paisley Bridge for Final Restoration Work
Bruce County Appoints Sean Murphy as Deputy CAO - November 3, 2023
Bruce County Council Approves 2024 Capital and Operating Budget - November 7, 2023
County Administration Buildings Closed for Remembrance Day Long Weekend - November 8, 2023
Update: Temporary Daytime Closures on Paisley Bridge for Final Restoration Work - November 10, 2023
Update: Temporary Lane Closures on Paisley Bridge for Final Restoration Work - November 16, 2023
Support Bruce County's Dorrell Young Christmas Program - November 16, 2023
Get Ready for holiday fun at the BCM&CC - November 16, 2023
BCPL Participates in Two Innovative Programs this Holiday Season - November 17, 2023
BCM&CC Launches Expansion Survey to Shape Future Growth - November 17, 2023
Bruce County Reminds Public of Housing Supports on National Housing Day - November 17, 2023
Monitoring Winter Road Conditions in Bruce County - November 17, 2023
Notice of Passing of County-wide Development Charges By-Law - November 17, 2023
Donation Supports Paramedic Services in Bruce County - November 24, 2023
Bruce County Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Invited to Discover Immigration as a Workforce Solution - November 28, 2023

6.7

General Correspondence

Community Living Kincardine and District November 2023 Newsletter - November 2, 2023
Grey Bruce Public Health - Public Health Encourages Grey-Bruce residents to test their home for radon - November 9, 2023
Grey Bruce Public Health - GBPH launches campaign to attack medication misuse - November 14, 2023
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs - Governments driving Innovation in Food Production - November 20, 2023

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

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

  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 Council hereby adjourn at XX:XX.