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

Monday, February 05, 2024

10:00 A.m. - 12:00 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
• Bill Klingenberg, Manager of Building & Planning Services
• Jodi MacArthur, Treasurer
• John Yungblut, Director of Public Works

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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 10:00 a.m. on February 5, 2024 in the Council Chambers.

2.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

3.

Delegations

3.1

Pine River Watershed Initiative Network

PRWIN Chairperson David Grant will address Council with a request for support and assistance to the organization.

3.2

Westario Power Inc.

Walter Malcolm and Luke Charbonneau will provide a shareholder update to Council.

4.

Staff Reports

4.1

Building & Planning

4.1.a

January 2024 Monthly Building Status Report, BLDG-2024-02-7

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole receives for information, Report BLDG-2024-7, as prepared by Bill Klingenberg, Manager of Building and Planning, CBO.

4.2

By-law Enforcement

4.2.a

January 2024 Monthly Municipal By-Law Enforcement Status Report, BLE-2024-02-3

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report BLE-2024-02-3, as prepared by Heather Falconer, Municipal By-Law Enforcement Officer.

4.3

Fire Department

4.3.a

Emergency Management and Health and Safety January 2024 Summary, FIRE-2024-02-3

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report FIRE-2024-02-3 prepared by Mel Moulton, Emergency Services/ Health & Safety Coordinator-CEMC.

4.3.b

Fire and Emergency Services Annual Report 2023, FIRE-2024-02-4

• Motion

  That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report FIRE-2024-02-4 prepared by Shane Watson, Fire Chief.

4.3.c

Fire and Emergency Services Report – Jan 2024 Summary, FIRE-2024-02-6

• Motion

  That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number FIRE-2024-02-6 prepared by Shane Watson, Fire Chief.

4.4

Treasury

4.4.a

2024 Maitland Valley Conservation Authority Work Plan and Budget, TR-2024-02-5

• Motion

  That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report TR-2024-02-5 prepared by Jodi MacArthur, Treasurer;

  AND FURTHER provides any direction to Councillor McGugan, the board representative.

4.5

Community Services

4.5.a

Point Clark Request for Dredging 2024, CLK-2024-02-7

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby approves Report CLK-2024-02-07 prepared by Jennifer White, Clerk;

  AND FURTHER confirms there are no concerns with the Point Clark Boat Club dredging the Point Clark Harbour entrance as outlined in the report;

  AND FURTHER THAT the Clerk be directed to sign all necessary documentation.

4.5.b

Point Clark Boat Club Harbour Concerns, CS-2024-02-8

• Motion

  That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives Report Number CS-2024-02-08 prepared by Mike Fair, Director of Community Services; AND FURTHER that $2 500 be included in the proposed 2024 Lakeshore Environmental budget for loading dredging material.

4.5.c

2024 February Community Services Status Report, CS-2024-02-9

• Motion

  That the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives Report Number CS-2024-02-09 prepared by Mike Fair, Director of Community Services.

4.5.d

2024 February Community Services Programming, CS-2024-02-10

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CS-2024-02-10 prepared by Elyse Dewar, Administrative Assistant/Program Coordinator.

4.6

Public Works

4.6.a

McTavish Subdivision Servicing, PW-2024-02-4

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information, Report PW-2024-02-4, prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works.

4.6.b

Sunset Pl Remediation, PW-2024-02-5

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information, Report PW-2024-02-5, prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works.

  AND FURTHER directs Staff to proceed with public engagement based on a preference of remedial option(s) ___________, ________________;

  With cost recovery assessed to each owner of the lots included in the option.

4.6.c

Water Wastewater February 2024, PW-2024-02-6

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information, Report PW-2024-02-06 as prepared by John Yungblut, Director of Public Works.

4.7

Business & Economic Development

4.7.a

2024 February Status Update Manager of Strategic Initiatives, BED-2024-02-4

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report BED-2024-02-4, prepared by Michelle Goetz, Manager of Strategic Initiatives.

4.7.b

February 2024 Economic Development Officer Status Report, BED-2024-02-5

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report BED-2024-02-05 as prepared by Amy Irwin, Economic Development Officer.

4.8

Chief Administrative Officer

4.8.a

Blueprint for our Future Integrated Master Plan, CAO-2024-02-4

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CAO-2024-02-4, prepared by Michelle Goetz, Manager of Strategic Initiatives.

  AND FURTHER THAT the Integrated Master Plan be adopted in principle.

4.8.b

2023 Year in Review, CAO-2024-02-5

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CAO-2024-02-5, prepared by Michelle Goetz, Manager of Strategic Initiatives.

4.8.c

Nuclear Waste Management Organization Primary Significant Neighbouring Community Working Group Feb 2024, CAO-2024-02-6

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CAO-2024-02-06 prepared by Mary Rose Walden, Chief Administrative Office

4.8.d

NWMO 2024 Community Initiatives and Engagement Report, CAO-2024-02-9

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report Number CAO-2024-02-9, prepared by Mike Bartlett, Administrative Coordinator.

4.8.e

Ripley-Huron Pumper Replacement Costing, CAO-2024-02-8

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives Report CAO-2024-02-08 prepared by Mary Rose Walden, Chief Administrative Officer;

  AND FURTHER approves Change Order #1 dated January 9, 2024 issued by Dependable Emergency Vehicles for additions to the Range Model Pumper Truck for the Ripley-Huron Fire Department.

4.8.f

Fire Chief, CAO-2024-02-10

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council hereby receives report number CAO-2024-02-10, prepared by Mary Rose Walden, Chief Administrative Officer;

  AND FURTHER authorizes a by-law to be brought forward on the February 5^th, 2024 Council agenda to appoint South Bruce Fire Chief Guy Gallant as Acting Fire Chief

  AND FURTHER authorizes a by-law to be brought forward on the February 5th, 2024 Council agenda to authorize the Memorandum of Agreement with the Municipality of South Bruce.

4.9

Legislative Services

4.9.a

Detachment Board Update February 2024, CLK-2024-02-5

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receive for information Report CLK-2024-02-5 prepared by Kelly Lush, Deputy Clerk and Jennifer White, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk;

  AND FURTHER THAT the correspondence and Resolution from the Municipality of Brockton, proposing to convene a Transition Committee related to the South Bruce OPP Detachment Board be noted and filed;

  AND FURTHER THAT Council authorizes Staff to continue working with the Working Group (Clerk’s/Deputy Clerk’s from Arran-Elderslie, Brockton, Kincardine and South Bruce) to prepare necessary drafts and proposals relating to the South Bruce OPP Detachment Board to comply with the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 coming into force April 1, 2024.

4.9.b

Resolutions for Consideration February 2024, CLK-2024-02-6

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receives for information Report CLK-2024-02-06 prepared by Kelly Lush, Deputy Clerk;

  AND FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole support resolution #__________, _________as outlined in the report;
  

  AND FURTHER THAT Staff be directed to distribute as they see fit.

4.9.c

Cannabis Retail Store Authorization Process, CLK-2024-02-8

• Motion

  THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby receive for information Report CLK-2024-02-08 as prepared by Jennifer White, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk.

5.

Correspondence Requiring Direction

None noted.

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

AMO AMCTO Correspondence

AMO Watchfile - January 11, 2024
AMO Watchfile - January 18, 2024
AMO Watchfile - January 25, 2024
AMCTO Advocacy Update - January 26, 2024

6.2

County of Bruce Correspondence

Council/Committee Meetings - January 11, 2024
BCM and CC Thread of the Story Exhibit Opening Postponed to Jan. 20 - January 12, 2024
Recycle Batteries with the Bruce County Public Library
County Declares a Significant Weather Event - January 17, 2023
Community Safety & Well-Being Plan launches Action Tables to address community concerns - January 17, 2024
County takes Action in response to Housing Affordability Challenges - January 22, 2024
Black History Month presentation at Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre
Bruce County Public Library Seeks Volunteers for Community Tax Program - January 23, 2024
Bruce County Advocates for local needs at ROMA conference
Bruce County Public Library's Valentines for Seniors Returns - January 29, 2023

6.3

Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce

October - December 31, 2023 - Q4 Report

6.4

United Way Bruce Grey

2024 Coldest Night of the Year event

6.5

Notice of Public Meeting - Municipality of Kincardine Community Improvement Plan

6.6

Ministry of Energy Correspondence

Report on Electrification and Energy Future

6.7

Municipality of South Bruce letter to Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

7.

New Business/Council Reports

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

8.

Adjournment

Document Accessibility

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• Motion

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