The Corporation of the Township of Huron-Kinloss

Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes

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Members Present
  • Mitch Twolan, Mayor
  • Don Murray, Deputy Mayor
  • Lillian Abbott, Councillor
  • Jeff Elliott, Councillor
  • Ed McGugan, Councillor
  • Carl Sloetjes, Councillor
Members Absent
  • Jim Hanna, Councillor
Staff Present
  • Mary Rose Walden, Chief Administrative Officer
  • Emily Dance, Clerk
  • Jodi MacArthur, Treasurer
  • Chris Cleave, Fire Chief
  • John Yungblut, Director of Public Works
  • Mike Fair, Director of Community Services
  • Matt Farrell, Building & Planning Manager/ CBO
  • Grant Collins, Drainage Superintendent

Mayor Twolan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

The Clerk noted that due to the legal implications noted in the letter Item 5.1, the letter will be moved to be discussed in closed session under the Municipal Act, 2001 s. 239 e) litigation regarding the emergency order.  
 

  • Resolution No.:699
    Moved by:Don Murray
    Seconded by:Lillian Abbott

    That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number BLDG2021-10-24 prepared by Matt Farrell, Building and Planning Manager/CBO

    Carried
  • Resolution No.:700
    Moved by:Jeff Elliott
    Seconded by:Lillian Abbott

    That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number BLE-2021-10-17 prepared by Heather Falconer, By-Law Enforcement Officer.

    Carried
  • Resolution No.:701
    Moved by:Ed McGugan
    Seconded by:Carl Sloetjes

    That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number FIRE2021-10-20 prepared by Chris Cleave, Fire Chief / CEMC.

    Carried
  • Mitch Twolan declared a conflict on this item. (Client)

Mayor Twolan left the meeting, Deputy Mayor Murray assumed the Chair.

  • Resolution No.:702
    Moved by:Ed McGugan
    Seconded by:Lillian Abbott

    THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report DRAIN-2021-10-21 prepared by Emily Dance, Clerk

    Carried

Mayor Twolan returned to the meeting and resumed the Chair.

  • Resolution No.:703
    Moved by:Jeff Elliott
    Seconded by:Ed McGugan

    That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number CS-2021-10-49, prepared by Maggie Young Program Coordinator & Administration.

    Carried
  • Resolution No.:704
    Moved by:Ed McGugan
    Seconded by:Carl Sloetjes

    That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number TR-2021-10-66 prepared by Jodi MacArthur, Treasurer.

    Carried
  • Resolution No.:705
    Moved by:Don Murray
    Seconded by:Lillian Abbott

    That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report Number TR-2021-10-67 prepared by Jodi MacArthur, Treasurer and authorizes the following applications to the Municipal Modernization Program Intake 3:

    • Review Stream – Transportation Services Delivery Review, and
    • Implementation Stream – IT Modernization Implementation Phase 2
    Carried
  • Resolution No.:706
    Moved by:Jeff Elliott
    Seconded by:Ed McGugan

    That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report Number CS-2021-10-51 prepared by Mike Fair, Director of Community Services and authorizes the Ripley Memorial Grove memorandum of understanding with the Ripley and District Lions Club.

    Carried
  • Resolution No.:707
    Moved by:Ed McGugan
    Seconded by:Carl Sloetjes

    THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report Number PW-2021-10-77, prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works AND accepts the quotation from W.D. Hopper & Sons Ltd. in the amount of $161,364.00 plus HST for the abandonment of Blairs Grove Well 2 AND authorizes the appropriate by-law comes forward AND FURTHER grants an exemption to the Purchasing & Procurement Policy

    Carried
  • Resolution No.:708
    Moved by:Don Murray
    Seconded by:Lillian Abbott

    THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information, Report Number PW-2021-10-78, prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works.

    Carried
  • Resolution No.:709
    Moved by:Jeff Elliott
    Seconded by:Ed McGugan

    THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report No. PW-2021-10-79, prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works.

    Carried
  • Resolution No.:710
    Moved by:Ed McGugan
    Seconded by:Carl Sloetjes

    That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report Number PW2021-10-80 prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works.

    Carried
  • Resolution No.:711
    Moved by:Don Murray
    Seconded by:Lillian Abbott

    THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report Number PW-2021-10-81, prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works AND accepts the quotation from Robert Farm Equipment Sales Inc. in the amount of $13,900.00 plus HST AND FURTHER authorizes the appropriate by-law comes forward.

    Carried
  • Resolution No.:712
    Moved by:Jeff Elliott
    Seconded by:Lillian Abbott

    That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number BED-2021-10-40 prepared by Lauren Eby, Business Development Coordinator.

    Carried
  • Resolution No.:713
    Moved by:Ed McGugan
    Seconded by:Carl Sloetjes

    THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number BED-2021-10-41 prepared by Taralyn Cronin, Business and Economic Officer.

    Carried
  • Resolution No.:714
    Moved by:Don Murray
    Seconded by:Lillian Abbott

    THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information report number BED-2021-10-42, prepared by Michelle Goetz, Community Development Officer/Executive Assistant.

    Carried
  • Resolution No.:715
    Moved by:Jeff Elliott
    Seconded by:Don Murray

    That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number CAO-2021-10-27, prepared by Elyse Dewar, Project Coordinator.

    Carried
  • Resolution No.:716
    Moved by:Ed McGugan
    Seconded by:Carl Sloetjes

    That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report Number BLDG2020-10-116 prepared by Emily Dance, Clerk AND authorizes amending Section 6 of the Nine Mile Villa Site Plan agreement to a date of completion of December 31, 2025, AND FURTHER authorizes the appropriate By-Law coming forward.

    Carried
  • Resolution No.:717
    Moved by:Don Murray
    Seconded by:Lillian Abbott

    THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report No. CLK-2021-10-117 prepared by Emily Dance, Clerk

    Carried

The Clerk noted that there was a small protest outside the Ripley Huron Community Centre on Saturday morning October 2, 2021, at 8:30 am, it was dispersed after 10 am, the provincial liaison task force was aware and present at the protest with one heated discussion.

Council acknowledged all staff involved with the challenges in the enforcement of the provincial regulations related to proof of identification and proof of vaccination at point of entry the past week, especially Community Services staff.  The Mayor noted they are to be commended for all they have encountered in conducting themselves in a professional manner.

  • Resolution No.:718
    Moved by:Jeff Elliott
    Seconded by:Don Murray

    That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report Number CLK-2021-09-114 prepared by Emily Dance, Clerk

    Carried
  • Resolution No.:719
    Moved by:Ed McGugan
    Seconded by:Carl Sloetjes

    That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report Number CLK2021-10-120 prepared by Emily Dance, Clerk AND directs staff to move forward with the process of legalizing the properties on Walpole Trail.

    Carried
  • Resolution No.:720
    Moved by:Don Murray
    Seconded by:Lillian Abbott

    That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number CLK-2021-09-118 prepared by Kelly Lush, Deputy Clerk

    Carried

Councillor McGugan reported a discussion was held at the past Saugeen Mobility & Regional Transit (SMART) Committee meeting regarding the County of Bruce Master Transportation Plan and how it relates to the services SMART offers. 

Questions were posed on Council's vision for SMART and accessible transportation in the Township related to a Countywide system, what that system would look like, what other options are available in the area, and a comparison of these options.  

  • Resolution No.:722
    Moved by:Ed McGugan
    Seconded by:Lillian Abbott

    THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby directs staff to bring a report forward regarding comments on the role of the Saugeen Mobility & Regional Transit and accessible transportation has within the County of Bruce Master Transportation Plan to the County of Bruce. 

    Carried
  • Resolution No.:723
    Moved by:Jeff Elliott
    Seconded by:Lillian Abbott

    That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby moves into a Closed Meeting pursuant to [s. 239(2)(b)] Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees – Personnel AND pursuant to  [s. 239(2)(e) Litigation - Emergency Order] AND FURTHER return to open session upon completion 

    Carried
  • Resolution No.:727
    Moved by:Ed McGugan
    Seconded by:Jeff Elliott

    THAT Mayor Twolan reported a Closed Meeting was held regarding a personnel issue and direction was given to staff AND a letter was received that is under litigation - Emergency Order

    Carried
  • Resolution No.:728
    Moved by:Don Murray
    Seconded by:Ed McGugan

    THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby adjourns at 8:08 pm

    Carried
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